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Establishing Empirically-Informed Practice With Caregivers: Findings From the CARES Program
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
  • Kathy Black, University of South Florida
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Keywords
  • caregiving,
  • social work practice,
  • treatment fidelity
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2013.865696
Abstract

There is increasing interest in delivering efficacious interventions to caregivers. This study reports on the processes and findings from a modified approach of the Wraparound System of Care. The practice model is implemented over 4 phases and is based on 3 theoretical constructs and 10 principles. The evaluation utilized treatment fidelity measures and employed a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest design to examine caregiver outcomes (N = 120). Findings suggest significant improvement among caregivers’ self-reported health, life satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life, as well as a reduction in caregiver risk and burden. Delineation of the processes used in the model are presented.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, v. 57, issue 6-7, p. 585-601

Citation Information
Kathy Black. "Establishing Empirically-Informed Practice With Caregivers: Findings From the CARES Program" Journal of Gerontological Social Work Vol. 57 Iss. 6-7 (2014) p. 585 - 601
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kathy-black/39/