Table 2 Perceived benefits for care-recipients
From: Why carers use adult day respite: a mixed method case study
Since starting respite care does/is your relative: | More | Same | Less |
|---|---|---|---|
Count (%) | Count (%) | Count (%) | |
Physically active within the limits of their age and illness? | 28 (56) | 16 (32) | 6 (12) |
Interested in friends and daily activities | 33 (66) | 15 (30) | 2 (4) |
In good spirits most of the time | 32 (64) | 18 (36) | 0 (0) |
Preferring to stay home rather than going out | 11 (22) | 26 (52) | 13 (26) |
Able to remember things | 9 (18) | 27 (54) | 14 (28) |
Worried about the future | 3 (6) | 38 (76) | 9 (18) |
Restless during the daytime | 5 (10) | 35 (70) | 10 (20) |
Restless during the night-time | 1 (2) | 46 (92) | 2 (4) |
Taking care of own personal hygiene | 8 (16) | 37 (74) | 5 (10) |
Helping with chores | 8 (16) | 29 (58) | 13 (26) |
Dressing without assistance | 2 (4) | 40 (80) | 8 (16) |
Continent | 1 (2) | 36 (72) | 13 (26) |
Having solid sleep | 6 (12) | 38(76) | 5 (10) |
Socially interactive with yourself or others | 28 (56) | 20 (40) | 2 (4) |