Lesson 7 Flashcards
The informalisation care
What is the informalisation of care?
The process of incorporating informal caregivers into the healthcare system to address the needs of populations.
Why is the informalisation of care becoming important in health care?
Due to the increasing number of chronic conditions, an aging population, and a distorted distribution of healthcare workers.
Define the concept ‘task shifting’.
‘The rational redistribution of tasks among health workforce teams, moving specific tasks from highly qualified workers to those with shorter training.’
What is one positive outcome of task shifting?
It can free up time for formal health care workers to perform more technical tasks.
What is one negative outcome of task shifting?
Quality of care could be compromised if not implemented properly.
Define the concept ‘care triad’.
‘A care network consisting of the client/patient, informal caregiver, and professional health care worker.’
What is the importance of the care triad?
It facilitates cooperation among professionals and informal caregivers to address chronic conditions effectively.
What is a benefit of informal caregiving?
It alleviates some burdens of formal caregivers, improving care quality.
List three benefits of the informalisation of care.
- Increased quality of care when informal caregivers are involved
- Cost-saving potential
- More trust and familiarity between caregivers and patients
What is a challenge associated with the informalisation of care?
Collaboration between formal and informal caregivers is not always effective due to lack of shared goals and vision.
True or False: Informal caregivers are always recognized as part of the healthcare team.
False
Fill in the blank: The World Health Organisation defines task shifting as the rational redistribution of tasks among health workforce _______.
[teams]
What are the implications of an aging population on healthcare?
Increased demand for care and a rise in chronic conditions.
What was a significant development in task shifting in South Africa in 2010?
The introduction of nurse-initiated ART and allowing community health workers to perform finger-prick HIV testing.
List two issues that can arise from poorly defined care work distribution.
- Duplication of efforts
- Confusion among caregivers
What can happen if task shifting becomes over-bureaucratised?
It can detract from cooperation and lead to worse patient outcomes.
Why might professionals take informal caregivers for granted?
They may not recognize their contributions or view them as part of the healthcare team.
List two factors that complicate collaboration between formal and informal caregivers.
- Different perspectives and backgrounds
- Lack of clear communication
What role do informal caregivers play in the community?
They help keep those they care for connected to the community.
True or False: Informal caregivers are often involved in decision-making processes.
False
What is a potential challenge posed by diversity in caregiving?
It can create misunderstandings and complicate cooperation.
