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Use of equipment and respite services and caregiver health among Australian families living with Rett syndrome

This study assessed factors that could influence equipment and respite services use among Australian families caring for a girl/woman with Rett syndrome and...

Authors:
Urbanowicz A.;Downs J.; Bebbington A.; Jacoby P.; Girdler S.; Leonard H..

Authors notes:
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2011; 5(2):722-732

Keywords:
Rett syndrome; Respite; Equipment; Maternal health; Maternal wellbeing; SF-12

Abstract
This study assessed factors that could influence equipment and respite services use among Australian families caring for a girl/woman with Rett syndrome and examined relationships between use of these resources and the health of female caregivers.