Medical and health care needs of families providing in-home care for relatives with developmental disabilities

  • Mit Arnold
  • , Dorothee Serpas
  • , Thomas L. Case
  • , Max Burns
  • , June DiPolito
  • , Earle Cummings

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Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to attempt to describe the health care needs of families providing in-home care to members with developmental disabilities as well as the characteristics and demographics of families providing in-home care. The survey included 761 families who participated in a federal demonstration project in rural southern Georgia. The results indicated that impoverished families need increased assistance to provide adequate medical and health care when providing in-home care to relatives experiencing developmental disabilities. Implications for administration of programs and development of policies are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-93
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Behavioral Health Services and Research
Volume22
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1995

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Leadership and Management
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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