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Table 3 Carers responses to questions about trust in respite

From: Why carers use adult day respite: a mixed method case study

 

A lot

Somewhat

Not at all

Count (%)

Count (%)

Count (%)

How much does your relative’s enjoyment influence your commitment to them coming to the centre in the future?

45 (92)

4 (8)

0 (0)

Do you ever feel guilty that your relative comes to the centre?

0 (0)

6 (12)

43 (88)

Is care of your relative primarily your responsibility?

38 (78)

9 (18)

2 (4)

How well do you feel you know the staff at the centre?

14 (29)

24 (49)

11 (22)

How much trust do you have in the centre’s care?

46 (94)

3 (6)

0 (0)

Do you think your relative is in ‘safe hands’?

48 (98)

1 (2)

0 (0)

Do you feel the staff are kind?

47 (96)

1 (2)

0 (0)

Do you think the staff know about your relatives/spouse/friend health and family circumstance?

30 (61)

13 (27)

2 (4)

Do you feel the staff listen carefully when you give them information concerning your relative?

36 (74)

7 (14)

1 (2)

Overall, do you enjoy the break?

40 (82)

3 (6)

1 (2)