Frederick Yip, Manager

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


　　　　

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


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


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.



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.




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


Carer’s Situations

Carer

Health

Social Circle

DisabledQuality of life

Finance

Community Support

Interpersonal relationship

PsychologicalWell-being



We provide:

-counselling-support groups-carers’ education and training-social & recreational activities



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



Work ApproachMode A One-stop Service & Holistic Care

Disabled

Carers

Workshops

Physical

Exercises

Support Group Referr

alOuting

Home Modificatio

n

Family/Legal Consultations



Work Approach Home Visits

2008-2012

1,739 Home Visits

10,302 Counselling Hours

99%Customer Satisfaction rate



Work Approach Support Groups



Work Approach Carers’ education and Training (Music Therapy,

Sandplay)



Work Approach Social & RecreationalActivities (Macau, Lamma Island, Golf)



Care for the Carers

Research Findings

Number of valid closed cases between 2008-2011: 76

Mean Service Duration: 1.5 years



Disabled age



Psychological Well-being of Carer



-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.



Contacts

http://[email protected]

Tel: + 852 25510622Fax: +852 25510816



Thank You


Frederick Yip, Manager

Documents

Transcript of Frederick Yip, Manager