Clinical Scorecard: Perspectives and Wellbeing of Caregivers and Family Members Involved with PARCS in Victoria
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Community-based residential program for consumers experiencing mental health crises, offering support to both consumers and their carers. [Citation needed]
Target Population
Care Setting
Key Highlights
Carers rated PARC services as satisfactory. [Citation needed]
Positive experiences reported by carers included relief and gratitude. [Citation needed]
PARC services provide a less restrictive alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. [Citation needed]
Carers expressed concerns about access to PARC services in the future. [Citation needed]
Engagement of carers in service delivery could be enhanced. [Citation needed]
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Collaborative therapeutic relationships with families and carers are recommended. [Citation needed]
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Individuals experiencing severe mental ill-health requiring short-term treatment and care.
PARC services offer up to 28 days of support to avoid psychiatric hospital admission or transition from hospital to community.
Clinical Best Practices
Involve carers in care planning and delivery. [Citation needed]
Provide support for families to discuss their experiences. [Citation needed]
by Bridget Elizabeth Hamilton, Lisa Mary Brophy, Carol Ann Harvey, Ellie Fossey, Michelle Swann, John Reece, Emma Morrisroe, Victoria J. Palmer, Graham Nicholas Meadows, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Long Le, Vrinda Edan, Justine Fletcher
