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Identity and the end-of-life story

A role for psychologists

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 Mental health 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 Mental health 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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Identity and the end-of-life story

A role for psychologists

Published Date: 12.11.2020

  • Author/ Authors

    Rosemary Leonard, Debbie Horsfall, Kerrie Noonan, John Rosenberg

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Leonard, Horsfall, D., Noonan, K., & Rosenberg, J. (2017). Identity and the end-of-life story: A role for psychologists. Australian Psychologist, 52(5), 346–353. https://doi.org/10.1111/ap.12270

Long Summary

This study considers the role of psychologists in the Caring at End‐of‐Life Research Program, which has identified the support required for people to die at home. This study revealed the importance of carers having an awareness of psychologists who have the expertise required to assist carers with the end-of-life transition.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Identifies the importance of carers maintaining relationships throughout the end-of-life transition
  • Explores the importance of identity and relationships for carers in the end-of-life transition

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Recognises the important role of psychologists in assisting carers with end-of-life transitions
  • Emphasises the importance of psychologists assisting carers in maintaining their identity through the end-of-life transition

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