A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a multisite family caregiver skills training program.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the effects of an evidence-based family caregiver training program (implementation of Helping Invested Families Improve Veteran Experiences Study [iHI-FIVES]) in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system on Veteran days not at home and family caregiver well-being.

Data sources and study setting

Participants included Veterans referred to home- and community-based services with an identified caregiver across 8 medical centers and confirmed family caregivers of eligible Veterans.

Study design

In a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial, sites were randomized to a 6-month time interval for starting iHI-FIVES and received standardized implementation support. The primary outcome, number of Veteran "days not at home," and secondary outcomes, changes over 3 m

SUBMITTER: Van Houtven CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622286 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature