‘It’s okay! ’ – underestimated needs and lack of information regarding informal caregiver counselling
Schmidt, J.; Gräßel, E.; Lauer, N.; Bösl, S.; Kratzer, A.; Pendergrass, A. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2026 · Heft EFirst · S. 1 bis 1
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Zusammenfassung
Since 2009, informal caregivers (CGs) have been able to obtain information on support options and receive initial relief through consultation as part of informal caregiver counselling (ICC) in accordance with § 7a SGB XI. However, this offer has been used infrequently, and scientific evidence on non-users is lacking. The data were obtained from the cross-sectional study ‘Progress in Home Care (ProCare)’ and constituted a representative sample of CGs caring for care receivers (CRs) who were covered by statutory insurance in Bavaria (n=2, 824). The analysis of use was based on Bradshaw’s taxonomy of social need. T…
