Implementation of a Psychosocial Intervention Program for Working Caregivers.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Occupational Health
• Psychosocial Interventions

Background:

• Caregivers often face challenges balancing work and caregiving responsibilities.
• Limited data exists on effective employer programs for working caregivers.
• Understanding caregiver needs is crucial for developing supportive workplace initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a multicomponent, psychosocial intervention for working caregivers.
• To explore the potential long-term effects of a tailored intervention for this population.
• To inform the development of scalable employer programs supporting employed family caregivers.

Main Methods:

• A pilot study involving 71 family caregivers employed at a nonprofit institution.
• Randomization into either a Caregiver Workstation intervention group (35) or a control group (36).
• A 5-month follow-up period to evaluate the intervention's impact and acceptance.

Main Results:

• The multicomponent, psychosocial intervention was found to be feasible and acceptable to working caregivers.
• The tailored intervention demonstrated potential for positive long-term effects.
• Caregivers' time demands were considered in the intervention design.

Conclusions:

• Employer-sponsored programs tailored to the needs of working caregivers are viable.
• This study provides a foundation for developing broader, scalable caregiver support initiatives.
• Further research is needed to fully understand the benefits of such programs for caregivers and employers.