Barriers to accessing home and community-based services among family caregivers of Veterans
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Family caregivers need better information and support to access home and community-based services (HCBS) for Veterans. Addressing caregiver stress and disagreements can improve HCBS utilization for aging Veterans.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Health Services Research
- Caregiver Support
Background
- Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are vital for Veterans with disabilities, supporting aging in place and reducing caregiver burden.
- Despite VA initiatives, HCBS remain underutilized among the Veteran population.
- Understanding caregiver perspectives is crucial for identifying unmet needs and access barriers.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify unmet psychosocial needs of Veterans' family caregivers.
- To explore barriers encountered by family caregivers in accessing VA and non-VA HCBS.
- To inform strategies for improving HCBS utilization.
Main Methods
- A multi-method study involving 23 family caregivers of Veterans with functional impairments.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted to assess needs and barriers.
- Thematic analysis was used to interpret qualitative data.
Main Results
- Caregivers reported a need for clear, timely information on HCBS.
- Lack of time, amplified by COVID-19, and the need for respite were significant barriers.
- Veteran-caregiver disagreements regarding care needs emerged as a novel barrier.
Conclusions
- Known barriers like information gaps and caregiver stress persist.
- Veteran-caregiver disagreements present a new challenge to HCBS access.
- A comprehensive approach addressing these multifaceted barriers is needed to enhance HCBS utilization.
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