Supporting Caregivers in Rural Communities
Author Information
Author(s): Telonidis Jacqueline, Hernandez Christopher, Rupper Randall, Morgan Jennifer, Supiano Katherine, Edelman Linda S, Dassel Kara
Primary Institution: University of Utah
Conclusion
Rural caregiver conferences that include both in-person and virtual formats effectively meet the educational and flexibility needs of caregivers in Utah.
Supporting Evidence
- The conferences averaged 70.33 in-person attendees and 12 virtual attendees.
- Attendees reported high satisfaction levels, with an average engagement score of 4.55.
- Participants appreciated the topics related to grief and caregiver support.
Takeaway
This study shows that conferences for caregivers in rural areas can help them learn and feel supported, whether they attend in person or online.
Methodology
The study involved designing and implementing hybrid dementia caregiver conferences with various educational topics and measuring attendee satisfaction.
Limitations
The study does not specify the long-term impact of the conferences on caregiver outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Participants included caregivers from rural areas in Utah.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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