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Caregivers of individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or experiencing onset of dementia often are provided limited education and support after discharge, negatively impacting confidence and recovery outcomes. The Caremaster program was designed to bridge the educational gap between occupational therapists in the clinical setting and caregivers in the home settings through accessible online modules, support groups, and in-person demonstrations. Module topics included understanding neuro accidents and role of the caregiver, returning home (transition and adaptation), ADLs and Mobility, returning to roles, and social reintegration. This program aims to guide future development of scalable, community-based caregiver education that enhances caregiver preparedness, self-efficacy, and advocacy, and ultimately improves outcomes for both caregivers and the individuals they are caring for.

Publication Date

Summer 8-11-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Caregivers, Occupational therapy, Self efficacy, Occupational therapists, Patient discharge, Transitional care, Self-help groups, Brain injuries, Traumatic, Stroke, Dementia

Medical Subject Headings

Caregivers, Self efficacy, Patient discharge, Occupational therapists, Transitional care

Disciplines

Family, Life Course, and Society | Occupational Therapy | Online and Distance Education

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 20, 2025

Caregiver Training Program for Optimal Recovery of Neuro Accidents: An Occupational Therapy Approach

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