Mental health outcomes of family carers after admission to aged care: A cross-sectional survey study

CONCLUSIONS: Older women with low-English proficiency who were primary carers and are socially isolated, are more likely to experience poor mental health outcomes and need additional support. These findings may inform the development of screening tools and tailored interventions to support this population during and after the transition process.PMID:38597573 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13314

Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - April 10, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Vera Cam ões-Costa Benjamin Taylor Chris Barton Samantha Chakraborty Alana Hewitt Xiaoping Lin Bianca Brijnath Source Type: research