Acceptance and Commitment Training for Family Caregivers of People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Protocol for a Collaborative Implementation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) often experience stress, anxiety, and depression; however, few evidence-based interventions are designed to improve their mental well-being. To address this gap, we developed an acceptance and commitment training (ACT) group-based workshop cofacilitated by trained caregivers and clinicians (Caring for the Caregiver Acceptance and Commitment Training [CC-ACT]).

Objective

This study evaluates the real-world implementation of this innovative, evidence-based ACT workshop aimed at enhancing caregiver mental health and resilience.

Methods

Guided by the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance (RE-AIM) implementation science framework, this study examines the worksh

SUBMITTER: Fung K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715472 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature