Young adult carers in higher education: the motivations, barriers and challenges involved – a UK study
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DOI: 10.1080/0309877x.2018.1515427
Abstract: ABSTRACT Young adult carers are four times more likely than other students to drop out of higher education and are amongst the under-represented and disadvantaged groups targeted in the National Strategy for Access and Student… read more here.
Keywords: young adult; barriers challenges; adult carers; higher education ... See more keywords
"Our Unified Voice to Implement Change and Advance the View of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers." An Appreciative Evaluation of the Impact of a National Young Carer Health Champions Programme.
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DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2022.2058673
Abstract: A growing evidence base highlights the challenges and support needs of young carers and young adult carers, however research and policy frequently neglect the voice and experience of young people themselves. A team at NHS… read more here.
Keywords: young carers; adult carers; health; carers young ... See more keywords
Not "just" an intravenous line: Consumer perspectives on peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC). An international cross-sectional survey of 25 countries
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193436
Abstract: Peripheral intravascular cannula/catheter (PIVC) insertion is a common invasive procedure, but PIVC failure before the end of therapy is unacceptably high. As PIVC failure disrupts treatment and reinsertion can be distressing for the patient, prevention… read more here.
Keywords: insertion; pivc; survey; adult carers ... See more keywords
Development and evaluation of psychoeducational resources for adult carers to emotionally support young people impacted by wars: A community case study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.995232
Abstract: Wars and armed conflicts have a devastating impact at the economic, social, and individual level. Millions of children and adolescents are forced to bear their disastrous consequences, also in terms of mental health. Their effects… read more here.
Keywords: young people; psychoeducational materials; children adolescents; adult carers ... See more keywords
Young Adult Carers during the Pandemic: The Effects of Parental Illness and Other Ill Family Members on COVID-19-Related and General Mental Health Outcomes
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063391
Abstract: The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on young adult carers have been neglected. This study aimed to identify COVID-19 related risk factors for young adult carers and to investigate their mental health relative… read more here.
Keywords: young adult; health; covid related; mental health ... See more keywords
Young Adult Carers in the UK—New Evidence from the UK Household Longitudinal Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114076
Abstract: Despite growing interest in young adult carers, little is known about trends in prevalence of caregiving among young adults aged 16–29. Furthermore, few studies have so far investigated demographic, health, and socioeconomic inequalities in the… read more here.
Keywords: young adult; health; longitudinal study; adult carers ... See more keywords