Accelerating adoption of assistive technology to reduce physical strain among family caregivers of the chronically disabled elderly living at home

Accelerating adoption of assistive technology to reduce physical strain among family caregivers of the chronically disabled elderly living at home

Author(s):
Lewin Group, author.
Contributor(s):
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy, issuing body.
Publication:
Washington, D.C. : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy, January 14, 2012
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Caregivers
Self-Help Devices -- statistics & numerical data
Aged
Persons with Disabilities
Respite Care
United States
National Family Caregiver Support Program (U.S.)
Genre(s):
Review
Abstract:
The problem of caregiver physical strain has received little attention in family caregiver support efforts, with most programs focused on emotional support or respite. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' ASPE contracted with the Lewin Group and our consultants, Drs. William Mann and Majd Alwan, for this study to lay the groundwork for accelerating the use of assistive technology (AT) and home modifications (HM) to reduce caregiver physical strain. The study has two components. For the research component, the study team conducted a systematic literature review to assess and synthesize the evidence base that AT/HM reduces family caregiver physical strain. Drawing on findings from the review, in the adoption/dissemination component, we developed user-friendly resources and recommendations to encourage and facilitate the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) to include appropriate services to reduce caregivers' physical strain, as part of the range of services they offer. This final report summarizes results from all study activities. Part I is the full literature review report. An annotated bibliography of studies included in the literature review is provided in Appendix A. Part II is the report from the adoption/dissemination stage of the study, and Appendix B and Appendix C are the two guides developed to educate family caregivers and NFCSPs about AT/HM to reduce caregiver physical strain. Results of an online survey conducted by the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) are presented in Appendix D.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (various pagings))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101615137 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
864382416
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101615137