Zhang, Wenjing, Mikelyte, Rasa, Milne, Alisoun (2024) Evaluating the Role and Impact of Coaching for Family Carers: A pilot study. International Journal of Care and Caring, . pp. 1-16. ISSN 2397-883X. (doi:10.1332/23978821Y2024D000000064) (KAR id:106449)
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Abstract
This pilot study examines the role and impact of a coaching intervention on carers’ lives and well-being, drawing on interview data with 12 carers and two coaches. It shows that carers highly value coaching. Reported benefits include: carers feeling listened to and treated as individuals; increased levels of self-awareness, self-care and confidence; and feeling more empowered, in control and able to make choices. Carers also reported improved relationships with their relatives and reduced feelings of hopelessness and anxiety. Further research is needed to capture the impact of coaching on a larger carer population, the sustainability of impact and cost-effectiveness.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| DOI/Identification number: | 10.1332/23978821Y2024D000000064 |
| Uncontrolled keywords: | coaching; caregiver; carers services; well-being |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences |
| Divisions: | Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Centre for Health Services Studies |
| Funders: | University of Kent (https://ror.org/00xkeyj56) |
| Depositing User: | Wenjing Zhang |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jun 2024 10:08 UTC |
| Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 13:12 UTC |
| Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/106449 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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Zhang, Wenjing.
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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1810-791X
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Mikelyte, Rasa.
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2772-8240
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Milne, Alisoun.
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0977-8156
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