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Feasibility and Acceptability of Group-Based Interventions (Offered in English and Spanish) for Caregivers of
Elyse R Park1,2, Brett M Goshe1,2, Isabelle Miranda1
1Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Background:
Caregivers of children with learning and attentional disabilities (LAD) are at risk for chronic stress and its sequalae, yet there are few interventions to support these caregivers.
Objective:
Assess the feasibility and acceptability of a mind-body resiliency group intervention for caregivers of children with LAD.
Methods:
Four adapted groups of the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART-LAD) and, its comparator, the Health Education Program (HEP-LAD) were offered to English and Spanish speaking caregivers of children with LAD. Caregivers were recruited from a family services organization who completed baseline and post-treatment surveys.
Results:
From 12/24-2/25, 28 participants were enrolled in four groups. 94.6% screened were eligible (35/37); 80% (28/35) enrolled. 83% completed the follow-up survey. Two-thirds attended 6 or more sessions. 91.7% of participants in both groups expressed comfort/trust.
Conclusion:
Both interventions are feasible and acceptable. The SMART-LAD program may have fostered deeper engagement and content satisfaction.
Clinicaltrialsgov Registry:
Resiliency Programming for Caregivers of Children with Learning and Attentional Difficulties (SPARK), https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06492278, NCT06492278 IRB 2024P001219.
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