Development and Implementation of Evidence-Based Family-Oriented Support for Young Carers and Their Families in Germany

Improved Health-Related Quality of Life for Young Carers and Their Families in Germany on the Basis of Evidence-Based Family-Oriented Support

The purpose of this study is to develop and implement evidence-based and family-oriented support for young carers and their families in Germany. Hypothesis is that families' own support mechanisms, combined with externally provided support that is determined by the families' specific needs, will help to overcome their burden and enable families to live in the way they wish to despite chronic illness. This will lead to a measurable increase in HRQOL of children concerned.

Inclusion Criteria:

• children of mentally ill parents (chronic illness)
• children of somatically ill parents (chronic illness)

Exclusion Criteria:

• children of drug addicted parents