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  • Healthcare
  • Pediatrics
  • Caregiver Support

Background:

  • 21% of US adults provide unpaid home care.
  • 5.7% of caregivers care for children with special needs.
  • Caregiving involves coordinating daily living, therapies, and appointments, causing significant stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pilot a support project for families of children with special needs.
  • To explore mutual benefits for parents and student caregivers.
  • To reduce caregiver stress and improve family well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot project coordinated by nursing and physical therapy faculty and students.
  • Involved parents of children with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments.
  • Collected preliminary feedback from participating families.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported stress relief from caregiving.
  • Families benefited from peer support and shared experiences.
  • Nursing and physical therapy students gained practical experience.

Conclusions:

  • The pilot project demonstrated positive outcomes for both families and students.
  • Support programs can alleviate caregiver burden for children with special needs.
  • Interprofessional collaboration benefits pediatric care and caregiver well-being.