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. 2019 Nov 26;28(2):642–650. doi: 10.1111/hsc.12898

Table 2.

Content of a carer tool

Domains Suggested content
Caring role

  • Type of caring provided

  • Amount of caring provided

  • Support in their caring role by other informal carers

  • Willingness and ability to continue caring role

  • Information on person cared for

    • o

      Relationship to the person

    • o

      Person's condition(s)

    • o

      Person's support needs
Carer needs

  • Unmet need in their caring role

  • Their own health and associated needs

  • Caring skills needed

  • Breaks from caring
Carer outcomes

  • Stress or strain from caring

  • Coping

  • Quality of life including

    • o

      Physical and mental health

    • o

      Well‐being,

    • o

      Ability to have a social life
Finances

  • Financial problems

  • Financial support received
Employment and education

  • Support or ability to work or be in education