Optimizing the integration of family caregivers in the delivery of person-centered care: evaluation of an educational program for the healthcare workforce.

Jasneet K ParmarTanya L'HeureuxSharon AndersonWendy DugglebyCheryl PollardLisa PooleLesley CharlesLyn K SonnenbergMyles LeslieGwen McGhanArlene HuhnSandy SeredaCecilia MarionGlenda TarnowskiJennifer MahDenise MelenbergCarolyn WeirCharlotte PoolerNora MacLachlanSuzette Bremault-PhillipsPeter George J TianLori-Ann R Sacrey

Published in: BMC health services research (2022)

Health workforce education to provide person-centered care to all family caregivers is an innovative approach to addressing the current inconsistent system of supports for family caregivers. The education program evaluated here was effective at increasing self-reported knowledge and confidence to work with family caregivers.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
public health
palliative care
health information
mental health
affordable care act
risk assessment
health insurance