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Gaugler, J., Pestka, D., Davila, H., Sales, R., Owen, G., Baumgartner, S., Shook, R., Cunningham, J. and Kenney, M. (2018) The Complexities of Family Caregiving at Work: A Mixed-Methods Study. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 87, 347-376. https://doi.org/10.1177/0091415017752936

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• TITLE: Working Family Caregivers’ Perception of Usefulness of an Online Employee Assistance Support Tool: A Pilot Study

  AUTHORS: Debra Gibbs, Julia Bilotta, Chanté Bowens, Monica Dougherty, Emma Murphy, Nicki Richardson, Molly Schneider-Adams

  KEYWORDS: Working Family Caregivers, Caregiver Burden, Older Adults, Caregiver Resources, Aging

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.8 No.7, July 20, 2021

  ABSTRACT: Objectives: The population of older adults is growing rapidly, creating high demand for the involvement of working family caregivers. This concurrent mixed-methods study sought to obtain information from working family caregivers regarding their perceptions of the usefulness of an online employee assistance support tool. Methods: Working family caregivers (n = 15) participated in a semi-structured focus group completing a demographic survey and the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI). Results: Total MCSI score had a statistically significant positive relationship with hours of care provision per week and presented an inverse association with caregiver age. Caregiver age had a statistically significant inverse relationship with the perception of caregiving as confining. Qualitative data identified needs for family caregivers support in three major themes: knowledge, understanding, and connection. Discussion: This study highlights a myriad of caregiver burden experiences and the necessity of various supports for each caregiver’s unique situation beyond the traditional workplace polices.