FAMILY CAREGIVING III A TELEPHONE & ONLINE INTERVENTION FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING POST-STROKE CAREGIVERS: ENHANCING SELF-EFFICACY - Enhancing

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Caregivers of Veterans with stroke play a crucial role in health and well-being, yet caregiving demands can undermine caregiver self-efficacy, a key factor for effective care. This two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial with repeated measures and mixed methods tested a problem-solving telephone and online intervention for Spanish-speaking post-stroke caregivers. Using the Spanish Caregiver Self-Efficacy tool (15 items), outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-intervention 1, and post-intervention 2 in 105 participants. After 12 weeks, the intervention produced significant domain improvements versus standard care across respite care, disruptive behaviors, and controlling upsetting thoughts.

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878 Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 SESSION 7350 (POSTER) Abstract citation ID: igaf122.2970 FAMILY CAREGIVING III A TELEPHONE & ONLINE INTERVENTION FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING POST-STROKE CAREGIVERS: ENHANCING SELF-EFFICACY Janet Lopez1, Melanie Orejuela2, Nathaniel Eliazar-Macke3, Arkaprava Roy4, Tatiana Orozco2, and I Freytes2, 1. University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, United States, 2. US Department of Veterans Affairs, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 3. Veterans Health Administration, Miami, Florida, United States, 4. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States Caregivers play a crucial role in managing the health and well-being of Veterans with stroke. However, the demands of caregiving can significantly impact their self-efficacy, which is essential for effective caregiving. While there is some evidence suggesting interventions can improve self-efficacy among stroke caregivers, little is known about self-efficacy a mong Spanish speaking caregivers of Veterans. We report the impact of a problem-solving telephone and online intervention on Spanish-speaking caregivers of Veterans post-stroke’s self-efficacy. The study was a two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial with repeated measures and mixed methods that tested the effect of a telephone and online problem-solving intervention for Spanish-speaking stroke caregivers. We utilized the Caregiver Self-Efficacy tool (Spanish Version), a 15-item measure assessing caregivers’ confidence in obtaining respite, responding to disruptive patient behaviors, and controlling upsetting thoughts. Self-efficacy was assessed at baseline, post-intervention 1, and post-intervention 2 in 105 participants. Wilcoxon rank sum test for statistical analysis. At baseline, there were no significant differences between the intervention and standard care groups across all domains. Post-intervention 1 showed slight improvements in the intervention group, though not statistically significant. By post-intervention 2 (12 weeks), significant improvements were observed in the intervention group across all domains: obtaining respite care (p = 0.003), responding to disruptive behaviors (p = 0 .018), and controlling thoughts (p = 0.045) . The intervention significantly enhanced caregiver self-efficacy overtime, particularly post intervention. Findings suggest that structured support and training can effectively boost Spanish-speaking caregivers’ confidence in managing caregiving tasks, ultimately improving Veterans and caregiver well-being.

FAQs

What intervention was tested for Spanish-speaking post-stroke caregivers?

A structured problem-solving telephone and online intervention was tested to improve caregivers’ self-efficacy after stroke.

How was caregiver self-efficacy measured in the study?

Self-efficacy was measured using the Caregiver Self-Efficacy tool (Spanish Version), a 15-item instrument covering respite, disruptive behaviors, and controlling upsetting thoughts.

When did significant improvements appear, and in which domains?

Significant improvements were observed by post-intervention 2 (12 weeks) across domains including obtaining respite care, responding to disruptive behaviors, and controlling thoughts.

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