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Examining Eshift Through The Caregiver Policy Lens: A Content Analysis, Ashlee A. Worrall
Examining Eshift Through The Caregiver Policy Lens: A Content Analysis, Ashlee A. Worrall
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Purpose: This research study intended to understand how a new model of palliative home care in Ontario, Canada called eShift aligned with the needs of caregivers who cared for a family member at the end-of-life.
Methods: A qualitative secondary analysis using a deductive content analysis of 14 caregiver interviews, three decision-maker interviews, and six home care agency documents collected in a three-year study and were analyzed using The Caregiver Policy Lens framework.
Findings: The eShift model of care met caregivers’ needs through timely access to respite, education, collaborating with the health care team, and physical and psychological support. Caregivers were …