| Title: |
Supporting Caregivers Remotely during a Pandemic: Comparison of Who Caregiver Skills Training Delivered Online versus in Person in Public Health Settings in Italy |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Camilla Ferrante; Paola Sorgato; Mariachiara Fioravanti; Laura Pacione; Giuseppe Maurizio Arduino; Sabrina Ghersi; Maria Luisa Scattoni; Camilla Chiesa; Donatella Elia; Elisabetta Gonella; Sara Rizzo; Arianna Salandin; Felicity L. Brown; Stephanie Shire; Chiara Servili; Erica Salomone (ORCID 0000-0002-8083-5942) |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2024 54(2):765-784. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
20 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: |
Caregiver Training; Feasibility Studies; Program Effectiveness; In Person Learning; Online Courses; Barriers; Job Skills; Foreign Countries; COVID-19; Pandemics |
| Geographic Terms: |
Italy |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-022-05800-y |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257; 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: |
Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness data of a virtual adaptation of the WHO Caregiver Skills Training (CST; n = 25) were compared with those of a pilot RCT of CST delivered in person (n = 43) against treatment as usual (TAU; n = 43). Virtual CST was delivered with high levels of integrity, but received lower ratings in some caregiver- and facilitator-rated acceptability and feasibility dimensions. Qualitative analysis identified both benefits (flexibility, convenience, clinical usefulness) and challenges, (technological issues, distraction from family members, emotional distance). Virtual and in-person CST improved significantly more on caregiver competence than TAU; there were no other significant effects. Potential for use of virtual CST as a clinical response in contexts where in-person delivery is not possible is discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1409380 |
| Database: |
ERIC |