Frederick Yip, Manager
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Developing Profession, Synergizing Community, Advocating PHAB Integration
Adopting case management model into carer support services for carers of persons with physical
disabilities in Hong Kong: A program evaluation
Frederick Yip, Manager
Developing Profession, Synergizing Community, Advocating PHAB Integration
The English PHAB Founder Ms Mary Robinson introduced this PHAB concept to Hong Kong in 1970.
We believe in “Opportunity Not Pity”.
Hong Kong PHAB Association was established in October 1972.
PHAB stands for Physically Handicapped And Able-
Bodied
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Care for the Carers Project was established in 2008. It is a pilot project for the carers. We provide a one-stop case management, professional counseling and comprehensive support services to carers of people with physical disabilities.
Care for the Carers Project
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Rationale:
- Carer plays a pivotal role in the caring of the disabled.- Carer is the key in the success of ‘Care in the Community’.- Carer has his/her special needs.- There is no specialized and holistic care for the carer in Hong Kong.
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Objectives:
-To provide a ‘family-based’service to carer and the disabled.-To provide an out-reach counselling service.-To support the carer and the disabled to live in the community.- To make referrals to other suitable services for the carer and the disabled.
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Care for the Carers Project
Target
Carers of people with physical disabilities Carers who receive no monetary reward for
the caring Hong Kong Citizens with no age limit April 2008- March 2012: over 280 cases
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Carer’s Situations
Carer
Health
Social Circle
DisabledQuality of life
Finance
Community Support
Interpersonal relationship
PsychologicalWell-being
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We provide:
-counselling-support groups-carers’ education and training-social & recreational activities
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Key Features:
-Each carer was assigned a designated caseworker to coordinate his/her care service-We pay home visits-We provide a holistic care to the carer and the disabled
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Work ApproachMode A One-stop Service & Holistic Care
Disabled
Carers
Workshops
Physical
Exercises
Support Group Referr
alOuting
Home Modificatio
n
Family/Legal Consultations
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Work Approach Home Visits
2008-2012
1,739 Home Visits
10,302 Counselling Hours
99%Customer Satisfaction rate
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Work Approach Support Groups
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Work Approach Carers’ education and Training (Music Therapy,
Sandplay)
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Work Approach Social & RecreationalActivities (Macau, Lamma Island, Golf)
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Care for the Carers
Research Findings
Number of valid closed cases between 2008-2011: 76
Mean Service Duration: 1.5 years
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Disabled age
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Psychological Well-being of Carer
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Psychological Well-being of Carer
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Psychological Well-being of Carer
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-The Care for the Carers Project which integrates the element of case management seems to be effective in reducing the stress, anxiety and depression of the carers.-However, there was no control group and a more rigorous research design is recommended to evaluate the project in future.
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Contacts
http://[email protected]
Tel: + 852 25510622Fax: +852 25510816
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Thank You
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