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    Communication factors impacting on the ability of a family to adjust to caring for a family member following a catastrophic injury in Western Australia

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    Authors
    Bulsara, C.
    Briand, B.
    McKenzie, A.
    Moorin, Rachael
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Bulsara, C. and Briand, B. and McKenzie, A. and Moorin, R. 2016. Communication factors impacting on the ability of a family to adjust to caring for a family member following a catastrophic injury in Western Australia. Nursing and Palliative Care. 1 (6): pp. 1-6.
    Source Title
    Nursing and Palliative Care
    DOI
    10.15761/NPC.1000134
    School
    Department of Health Policy and Management
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    This open access article is distributed under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3876
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Objectives: The study identified the issues for families affected by catastrophic injury in the early days post injury with a view to highlighting the need for some key changes to the system in Western Australia. Methods: The research used a community participatory research framework to conduct the study. Overall, twenty-three carers of those with a catastrophic injury were interviewed using semi-structured interviewing technique. Transcripts were analysed using an iterative thematic analysis framework. Results: The lack of preparedness for families in adapting to a family member with a permanent injury was highlighted. Experiences during the early days following the event had a major impact upon the family’s ability to adjust post injury. Conclusion: A structured pathway is needed to allow families, especially those with children, to adjust to life after the event. Families who are not financially compensable are particularly vulnerable with inadequate support in adjusting to life with a family member following a traumatic catastrophic injury.

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