Choice in Directly-Funded Home Care
Author Information
Author(s): Dansereau Lisette, Kelly Christine
Primary Institution: University of Manitoba
Hypothesis
How do DF users experience the tensions of choice, risk and responsibility?
Conclusion
Family-management in directly funded home care places new formal responsibilities on informal caregivers, often without support.
Supporting Evidence
- Choice in directly funded home care can lead to high quality care.
- Exercising choice in care can involve risks, especially without support.
- Family-managers often choose directly funded care as a last resort.
Takeaway
This study looks at how people who manage their own home care services feel about their choices and responsibilities, showing that while choice can lead to better care, it can also create stress.
Methodology
Qualitative thematic analysis based on focus group discussions.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported experiences of participants.
Limitations
The study may not capture all experiences of DF users outside of Manitoba.
Participant Demographics
Participants were users of directly funded home care in Manitoba, Canada.
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