Understanding Clinician Perspectives and Actions to Address Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Crystal Chen ◽  
Samantha Shune ◽  
Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Physical Strain ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Free Text Response ◽  
And Training

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) perceive and address caregiver burden. Method: A 29-question survey was distributed virtually via relevant Facebook pages and professional associations. Ninety-three responses from English-speaking SLPs working with adults in the United States or Canada were analyzed descriptively. Other analyses included one-way analysis of variance and chi-square tests to assess relationships between years of experiences, primary work setting, and other relevant variables, as well as a thematic analysis of one free-text response detailing how respondents defined caregiver burden. Results: Respondents associated caregiver burden with physical, psychological, financial, and social strain, loss of personal time, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The most described theme (80%) was physical strain. Almost all respondents (92%) believed that caregiver burden is a prominent issue and reported using strategies such as education and training to reduce burden. Most respondents (86%) would consider adopting a standardized tool to identify caregiver burden. Common barriers to addressing caregiver burden were lack of tools, time, and expertise. Additionally, less than half of respondents reported being confident in their ability to appropriately refer caregivers for support (45%). Conclusions: Most SLPs interacted with caregivers and used strategies such as education and training within their areas of expertise to try and address caregiver burden. Further research into the resources SLPs need to address caregiver burden is required. This study provides a preliminary understanding of current SLP perspectives and the strategies currently used to address caregiver burden in the United States and Canada.

The History of Occupational Therapy Assistants in Canada: A Comparison with the United States

2001 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Salvatori
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Training Model ◽  
The United States ◽  
Professional Affiliation ◽  
Standards Of Practice ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Training

In the middle of the twentieth century, the role of occupational therapy assistant was introduced in North America. Although the role, utilization and training of assistant personnel have raised much controversy and debate within the profession, Canada and the United States have taken very different paths in terms of dealing with these issues. This paper focuses on the history of occupational therapy assistants in Canada, using the experience in the United States for comparison purposes. The occupational therapy literature and official documents of the professional associations are used to present a chronology of major historical events in both countries. Similarities and differences emerge in relation to historical roots; training model and standards of education; certification, regulation, and standards of practice; career laddering and career mobility; and professional affiliation. The paper concludes with a summary of issues which require further exploration, debate and resolution if the profession is to move forward in Canada.

Education and Training to Prevent Problems in Food Protection: Experience in the Nation's Capital

1978 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
BAILUS WALKER
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
United States ◽  
Training Program ◽  
The United States ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Food Protection ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
And Training ◽  
Food Sanitation

Public health scientists are increasingly recognizing that the foundation of food sanitation practice in foodservice establishments is, to a large extent, based on the knowledge, attitude and behavior of the foodservice worker. Accordingly, regulatory agencies throughout the United States are renewing their interests in training and certification of foodservice workers. This article outlines the fundamental strategy of the education and training program in the nation's capital.

Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Knowledge, Comfort, and Competence Regarding Youth Suicide

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne V. Kirby ◽  
Alexandra L. Terrill ◽  
Ariel Schwartz ◽  
Jarrett Henderson ◽  
Brandi N. Whitaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Young People ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Youth Suicide ◽  
Clinical Scenarios ◽  
And Training

Suicide rates for young people are climbing in the United States and worldwide. Increasing rates of youth suicide are of concern to occupational therapy (OT) practitioners in pediatric settings, yet the profession’s role in this area is poorly defined. To understand OT practitioners’ awareness and needs related to youth suicide, we administered a survey including objective (e.g., knowledge of suicide-related facts) and subjective items (open- and close-ended questions) related to youth suicide to 134 OT practitioners working in pediatric settings. Only 5.2% of respondents correctly answered four items about youth suicide facts and only 32% reported they had received suicide-focused education. Just under half (45%) of respondents were able to identify all best practice responses to clinical scenarios related to youth suicide; older practitioner age was the only significant predictor of best practices. OT practitioners in pediatric settings would benefit from youth-focused suicide education and training.

Training Needs of Career Development Counsellors and Facilitators

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Splete ◽  
Dorothy Hutton
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Career Counselling ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Certification And Accreditation ◽  
National Certification ◽  
And Training

This article describes the need for trained career development personnel to assist in a variety of settings. The professional role and training requirements in the United States and Australia show a marked similarity in recent government attention to the area and in the sequence and timing of initiatives. A disparity that exists between state provisions of training and expectations of standards is receiving attention from national government bodies and national professional associations. Professional bodies in both countries are currently developing national certification and accreditation guidelines and procedures, but the United States, with its tradition of training, supervision and examination, has moved much further along the accreditation path than Australia. Some of the major issues concerning the certification and accreditation of careers practitioners and examples of training and curriculum models are provided. The article provides a glimpse of future directions in the profession of career counselling.

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