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[Learning care from professionals : Evaluation of an educational program for caregiving relatives]
Kerstin Löffler1, A Jerusalem2, J Goldgruber2
1Albert Schweitzer Institut für Geriatrie und Gerontologie, Geriatrische Gesundheitszentren der Stadt Graz, Albert Schweitzer Gasse 36, 8020, Graz, Österreich. kerstin.loeffler@stadt.graz.at.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|February 19, 2022
Summary
An educational program significantly improved self-efficacy in family caregivers. While quality of life remained stable, a short-term reduction in stress perception was observed immediately after the program.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Psychology
- Caregiver Support
Context:
- Family caregivers often experience significant psychological and physical stress.
- Caregiving roles are typically assumed without adequate preparation, leading to skill and knowledge deficits.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of a specialized educational program on family caregivers' self-efficacy, quality of life, and stress perception.
- To assess changes in trust in caregiving abilities and subjective well-being post-intervention.
Summary:
- An 8-month educational intervention was implemented with 58 family caregivers using a pre-post design.
- Validated questionnaires (ASKU, EQ-5D, HPS) were administered at three time points to measure outcomes.
- Significant improvements in self-efficacy were observed between baseline and post-intervention (p=0.0012).
Impact:
- The educational program positively influenced caregivers' self-efficacy, enhancing their confidence in managing caregiving tasks.
- While overall quality of life did not significantly change, a notable short-term decrease in perceived stress was evident immediately following the program.
- Findings suggest the program's value in bolstering caregiver confidence and providing immediate stress relief.
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