9 April 2019

Carer Research and Knowledge Exchange Network (CAREN)

Carer Research and Knowledge Exchange Network (CAREN)
Open University
  • A freely accessible knowledge exchange resource based on Carers’ lives & caring issues: knowledge & research evidence, a scoping review of knowledge and research evidence relating to carers and carers lives and issues.
  • The resources are organised into 62 themes which are listed under four major categories
    • Carer variables - The characteristics and features of different types of carer and caring situations.
    • Impact of care - The consequences and sequela of caring.
    • Support and carers - The provision and impact of general and specific help and support.
    • Type of care - The nature of needs of the cared for person, and the features of the care situation