Research Library

The Carer Knowledge Exchange Research Library is a collection of recent Australian publications and other resources that contain reliable research about family and friend carers. It is constantly being added to, and you can suggest research to be included here.

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Specific groups of carers, Caring for someone at the end of life

8.4.2013

Transitioning from caregiving to widowhood

Michelle DiGiacomo, Joanne M. Lewis, Marie T. Nolan, Jane Phillips, Patricia M. Davidson

This article examines the transition from caregiving to widowhood via the experiences of older women who take on caregiving roles for their husband at the end of life.

Widowhood Bereavement Qualitative data Grief Carer wellbeing Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

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Carer health and wellbeing, Bereavement

8.8.2016

Caregiver characteristics and bereavement needs

Michelle DiGiacomo, Yutaka Hatano, David C. Currow, Jane Phillips, Joanne M. Lewis, Amy P. Abernethy

This article seeks to better understand the needs and experiences of carers who have lost someone from a terminal illness.

Grief Former carers Spousal carers Terminal illness Peer-reviewed journal article

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Relationships and community, Family relationships

1.10.2016

Anticipatory grief

Brianne L. Overton, R. Rocco Cottone

This paper explores the use of a family systems approach when individuals are dealing with anticipatory grief in response to an expected loss.

Grief Bereavement Family

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Planning and transitions, Planning for the future

1.2.2025

The Death Literacy Index:

Kristine Van Dinther , Kerrie Noonan, Rosemary Leonard , Sara Javanparast

This study emphasises the value of experiential knowledge among grieving carers, advocating for compassionate community networks where carers can share experiences and receive support, particularly after their loss.

Palliative care Carer support Carer wellbeing Grief

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