Supporting Caregivers Remotely During a Pandemic: Comparison of WHO Caregiver Skills Training Delivered Online Versus in Person in Public Health Settings in Italy.
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| Title: | Supporting Caregivers Remotely During a Pandemic: Comparison of WHO Caregiver Skills Training Delivered Online Versus in Person in Public Health Settings in Italy. |
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| Authors: | Ferrante, Camilla, Sorgato, Paola, Fioravanti, Mariachiara, Pacione, Laura, Arduino, Giuseppe Maurizio, Ghersi, Sabrina, Scattoni, Maria Luisa, Chiesa, Camilla, Elia, Donatella, Gonella, Elisabetta, Rizzo, Sara, Salandin, Arianna, Brown, Felicity L., Shire, Stephanie, Servili, Chiara, Salomone, Erica |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Feb2024, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p765-784. 20p. |
| Subjects: | Treatment of autism, Services for caregivers, Online education, World Health Organization, Pilot projects, Caregivers, Public health, Families, Ability, Training, Qualitative research, Human services programs, Research funding, Descriptive statistics, Emotions, COVID-19 pandemic |
| Geographic Terms: | Italy |
| Abstract: | Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness data of a virtual adaptation of the WHO Caregiver Skills Training (CST; n = 25) were compared with those of a pilot RCT of CST delivered in person (n = 43) against treatment as usual (TAU; n = 43). Virtual CST was delivered with high levels of integrity, but received lower ratings in some caregiver- and facilitator-rated acceptability and feasibility dimensions. Qualitative analysis identified both benefits (flexibility, convenience, clinical usefulness) and challenges, (technological issues, distraction from family members, emotional distance). Virtual and in-person CST improved significantly more on caregiver competence than TAU; there were no other significant effects. Potential for use of virtual CST as a clinical response in contexts where in-person delivery is not possible is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness data of a virtual adaptation of the WHO Caregiver Skills Training (CST; n = 25) were compared with those of a pilot RCT of CST delivered in person (n = 43) against treatment as usual (TAU; n = 43). Virtual CST was delivered with high levels of integrity, but received lower ratings in some caregiver- and facilitator-rated acceptability and feasibility dimensions. Qualitative analysis identified both benefits (flexibility, convenience, clinical usefulness) and challenges, (technological issues, distraction from family members, emotional distance). Virtual and in-person CST improved significantly more on caregiver competence than TAU; there were no other significant effects. Potential for use of virtual CST as a clinical response in contexts where in-person delivery is not possible is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-022-05800-y |
