Do informal caregivers for elderly in the community use support measures? A qualitative study in five European countries.

Background: Informal caregivers are essential figures for maintaining frail elderly at home. Providing informal care can affect the informal caregivers' physical and psychological health and labour market participation capabilities. They need support to prevent caregiver burden.

Do telemonitoring projects of heart failure fit the Chronic Care Model?

Unlabelled: This study describes the characteristics of extramural and transmural telemonitoring projects on chronic heart failure in Belgium. It describes to what extent these telemonitoring projects coincide with the Chronic Care Model of Wagner.

Background: The Chronic Care Model describes essential components for high-quality health care.