How to Identify and Support Overwhelmed Caregivers For Improved Patient Outcomes and Rehospitalization Rates
Course: #1033927Level: Introductory 2 Hours 211 Reviews
Review of the impact of the caregiver role on quality of life measures for both the caregiver and patient. Examine the impact of improved caregiver support and education on patient care and outcomes, including rehospitalization rates and wider monetary implications for healthcare organizations. Discover resources that can help to identify caregivers who may have an increased need for education or support. Discuss several ways therapists can incorporate caregiver support in a comprehensive model of care, including an open discussion of practical and ethical considerations for physical therapists.
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Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.2 Introductory, Related; Calif SLPAB/2.0; IACET/0.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/2.0; SAC/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the impact of caregiving on the quality of life of caregivers and patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the evidence in the literature that examines increased caregiver support and improved patient outcomes.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify caregivers who may be at increased need for education and support.
- After this course, participants will be able to implement helpful resources for caregivers in need in order to improve outcomes for caregivers, patients, and providers.
Course created on August 9, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and overview |
| 5-30 Minutes | Caregiver contribution to the healthcare team: Roles, responsibilities, and relationships and Literature: caregiver burden and effects of the role on caregiver QOL |
| 30-50 Minutes | Caregiver effects on patients and patient outcome: Quality of communication and support on motivation, depression, and compliance with healthcare directives and Health literacy and quality/competence of care |
| 50-70 Minutes | Rehospitalization factors: Health literacy and rehospitalization, morbidity, & mortality and Effective interventions to improve health literacy |
| 70-90 Minutes | Improved outcomes with increased caregiver support: For caregivers, patients, and organizations. |
| 90-110 Minutes | Implications for physical therapists: Identifying caregivers with an increased need for support and Recommendations and ethical considerations |
| 110-120 Minutes | Wrap-Up (Summary) and Q&A |
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211 ReviewsPresented By
Julie Crenshaw
PT, DPT, GCS
Julie Crenshaw, PT, DPT. ABPTS Board Certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy. Author of the book, "Bringing a Loved One Home From the Hospital." Founder of Help the Caregiver, an organization committed to providing education, support, and community to caregivers of aging loved ones, and to raise awareness in the medical community about the needs of caregivers and how to better support them. "For better outcomes for all." More information and free resources can be found on her website www.helpthecaregiver.com. Dr. Crenshaw has worked in home health since 2017 and obtained her board certification in 2020. Contact her at julie@helpthecaregiver.com.
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Financial: Julie Crenshaw was paid an honorarium for this presentation.
Non-Financial: Julie Crenshaw has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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