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Caregiving Tasks and Training Interest of Family Caregivers of Medically Ill Homebound Older Adults

Victoria M. Wilkins, PhD

Weill Medical College of Cornell University, White Plains, NY, vmw2001{at}med.cornell.edu

Martha L. Bruce, PhD, MPH

Weill Medical College of Cornell University, White Plains, NY

Jo Anne Sirey, PhD

Weill Medical College of Cornell University, White Plains, NY

Objectives: This study assessed the caregiving activities and training interests of family caregivers of medically ill older adults without dementia who receive home health care. Methods: Participants were 101 family caregivers of patients from the Training in the Assessment of Depression (TRIAD) study. Caregivers were assessed using a sociodemographic questionnaire and measures of caregiver tasks and training interest. Results: Family caregivers provided a variety of caregiving tasks and their interest in training was independent of current provision of tasks. Black caregivers expressed greater overall interest in receiving training than did White caregivers, as did younger caregivers compared to same-generation caregivers. Discussion: Family caregivers in this study evidenced both a range of care provision and clear interest in improving caregiving skills through training. Research efforts should focus on meeting the specific training needs of family caregivers and determining the impact training can have on patient health outcomes.

Key Words: family • caregivers • home health care • training interest • assessment

This version was published on June 1, 2009

Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 21, No. 3, 528-542 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0898264309332838
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