Definition
The relationship of the informal carer to the person for whom they care, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptInformal carer—relationship to care recipient
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Object ClassInformal carer
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PropertyRelationship to care recipient
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Context:
Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) collection. Data Guide: data items and definitions 2006-07.Comments:
Information about this relationship assists in the establishment of a profile of informal caring relationships and the assistance provided to maintain and support those relationships. As such, it increases knowledge about the dynamics of caring and provides an insight into the gender and inter-generational patterns of informal care giving in the community.
Ageing, carers and disability.
Origin:Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) collection. Data Guide: data items and definitions 2006-07.Comments:
Information about this relationship assists in the establishment of a profile of informal caring relationships and the assistance provided to maintain and support those relationships. As such, it increases knowledge about the dynamics of caring and provides an insight into the gender and inter-generational patterns of informal care giving in the community.