Rural caregiving in the United States: research, practice, policy

Caregivers living in rural areas face daunting obstacles. In addition to the isolation and anxiety that many caregivers across the country experience, rural caregivers must also cope with limited access to uncoordinated resources andsevere shortages of trained professionals. Although many research, policy, and practice upgrades have been made in response to caregivers’ general concerns, the specific problems facing the rural caregiver have been less frequently addressed. Focusing on what is known as well as what is needed – and zeroing inon major subgroups within this diverse population – Rural Caregiving in the United States replaces misconceptions of the nonurban experience with real-lifeissues, findings, and solutions. For example, this pioneering volume:. Coversa broad range of issues unique to rural caregiving, including research, education/training, policy, and practice. Identifies specific needs related to education, training, and support for rural caregivers. Examines both the positive and negative effects of rural living on caregivers as well as patients. Discusses the importance of in-home care in lieu of scarcer forms of for-profit care(e.g., hospitals). Addresses not only discrepancies between rural and urban health care systems but racial and ethnic disparities within rural health care.Explores the advantages of using information technology to address rural health care limitations. Rural Caregiving in the United States offers uniquely knowledgeable perspectives to researchers, practitioners, and graduate studentsin the caregiving fields, including psychology, social work, nursing, gerontology and geriatrics, medicine, public health, public policy, and educational policy. Foreword by former First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter. Covers a broad range of issues unique to rural caregiving, including research, education and training, policy and advocacy as well as practice. Identifies specific needs related to education, training, and support for rural caregivers. Examines both the positive (e.g., close-knit family and friends) and negative effects (e.g., less access to professional support) of rural community on both the caregiver and the care recipient. Discusses the importance of in-home care in lieu of less-available forms of for-profit care (e.g., nursing homes, hospitals, pharmacies). Addresses racial and ethnic health disparities as well as discrepancies in federal and state policies with regard to rural health care systems. Explores the advantages of using information technology – telemedicine –to address rural health care limitations and shortage of trained professionals. INDICE: Foreword by Rosslyn Carter. Introduction. Chapter 1. Caregiving inRural America: A Matter of Culture; K. Chwalisz, K.C. Buckwalter, R.C. Talley. Section I: Caregiving Populations. Chapter 2. Family Caregiving: Implications for Rural Practice, Policy, Education, and Research; C.L. Gilliss, L.L. Davis, M.S. Harper. Chapter 3. Elder Caregiving in Rural Communities; K.C. Buckwalter, L.L. Davis. Chapter 4. Care for Children and Youth in Rural Areas; S.K. Walker, K.L. Reschke. Section II: Practice and Research Issues. Chapter 5. Addressing Disparities in Rural Health; T.M. Greer. Chapter 6. Mental Health Concerns for Caregivers in Rural Communities; M. Morthland, F. Scogin. Chapter 7. Research in Rural Caregiving; R.T. Goins, S.M. Spencer, J.C. Byrd. Section III:Healthcare System Issues. Chapter 8. Workforce Issues in Rural Caregiving; P.A. Calico. Chapter 9. Telemedicine: The Use of Information Technology to Support Rural Caregiving; P. Yellowlees, T. Nesbitt, S. Cole. Section IV: Assistance Strategies. Chapter 10. Education, Training, and Support for Rural Caregivers; K. Chwalisz, S.M.C. Dollinger, E.O. Zerth, V.L. Tamkin. Chapter 11. Strategies to Support Rural Caregivers; C.S. Wilkin, B.M. Stanback. Chapter 12. StateResponsibilities to Support Rural Caregivers; M. Greene, M.M. Perkins, K. Scott, C. Burt. Chapter 13. Rural Caregiving: A Quilt of Many Different Colors; R.C. Talley, K.Chwalisz, K.C. Buckwalter.

• ISBN: 978-1-4614-0301-2
• Editorial: Springer New York
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 29/08/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés