Evaluating the Impact of Pediatric Digital Mental Health Care on Caregiver Burnout and Absenteeism: Longitudinal Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregivers of children with mental health challenges are at heightened risk for burnout and absenteeism. This strain affects both their well-being and work performance, contributing to widespread workplace issues. Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are increasingly used to support pediatric mental health, but their impact on caregiver outcomes remains underexplored.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the associations between caregiver burnout, absenteeism (ie, missing work), comorbid symptoms, and child mental health problems, and to assess whether caregiver burnout and absenteeism improved as their child participated in a pediatric DMHI.

Methods

This retrospective study included 6506 caregivers whose children (aged 1-17 years) received care fro

SUBMITTER: Lawrence-Sidebottom D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12229275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature