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Carers’ experiences of end-of-life care

A scoping review and application of personal construct psychology

Published Date: 12.11.2020

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone at the end of life

End of life care Carer identity Bereavement Family caregivers Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone at the end of life

View Publication End of life care Carer identity Bereavement Family caregivers Open access Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

All content is reviewed, edited and approved by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team, in line with our Submission Guidelines.


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Carers’ experiences of end-of-life care

A scoping review and application of personal construct psychology

Published Date: 12.11.2020

  • Author/ Authors

    Timothy Broady

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Broady, T. (2017). Carers’ experiences of end-of-life care: A scoping review and application of personal construct psychology. Australian Psychologist, 52(5), 372–380. https://doi.org/10.1111/ap.12278

Long Summary

This article explores various practical and emotional challenges that family and friend carers may face when the person that they care for is receiving end-of-life care. Through applying the personal construct psychology framework, this article reviews literature concerning the practical challenges of end-of-life care including daily living and activities as well as personal challenges such as the sudden loss of the caring role.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Discusses the impact of end-of-life care on the carer sense of identity
  • Identifies approaches to assist carers in developing their sense of identity as they transition to life without their caring role

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides insight to policy makers regarding the practical and emotional challenges associated with end-of-life care
  • Identifies practical solutions to help carers establish their sense of identity following their caring role

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