Progress 01/01/07 to 09/30/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Final project objectives have been met. Project outputs included: 1)12 caregiver workshops in 7 regions of the state; 2)Data entry and analysis for year two of the program; 3) 2 additional grants being submitted to further the program (neither funded); and 4) An additional state extension system requesting to use our program and materials. PARTICIPANTS: Individuals: Kathy Jo Ellison - PI on project from the School of Nursing This years activities include continuing the lead on the evaluation plan for the project, maintaining IRB approval, and helping in the development of the workshop and extension agent training with the model program and powerpint development. I personally taught in five workshops across the state in 2008. Jatunn Gibson - coPI Gerontology specialist for Extension - She also participated in workshop development and monitors the extension agent delivery of the workshops. Claire Zizza - Nutrition member of the evaluation team. She assisted the evaluation, data organization and presentation of results. Partners: There have been numerous partners in workshop implementation including local Area Agencies on Aging, Junior colleges, Schools of Nursing, churches and civic organizations and libraries. Workshops have been held in all of these locations (facillity provisions) as well as extension offices and multiple organizations have support with assistance in lunch and snacks for participants. Many presentations have been delivered by Kathy Boswell from Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as those from Hosptial agencies, home health care agencies, nursing instructors, and lawyers and legal consultants. Nutrition and nursing graduate students have been involved in data management activities. TARGET AUDIENCES: This project has been aimed at reaching the underserved group of caregivers. Family and informal (non-paid) caregivers have attended the workshops as well as a variety of paid caregivers, including agency personnel, nurses and other professional care providers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
During the third year of the project, over 500 persons attended 12 workshops held in 7 different regions of the state. There were over 230 family and informal caregivers who participated with 148 of them enrolling in the formal evaluation (research) portion of the project. Analysis of year one/two data revealed significant increases in caregivng knowledge and skill among participants following the program that were sustained 3 and 6 months post program. Although participants did not report a change in overall reactions to caregiving, quality of life measures were significantly increased. These increases were sustained across time except for the caregiver physical health measures which declined at 6 months. Three presentations have been made of year one results - nationally at the American Public Health Association in November and regionally at the Southern Nursing Research Sociaty meeting in February, and the local ASNA meeting. Another presentation is planned for a national evidence-based nursing conference in Arizona in June. Final data entry is in progress and two publications are planned.
Publications
- Ellison, K., Gibson, J., Myers, E. & Zizza, C. (2009). Caring for caregivers: Evaluation of a state-wide program for caregiver education.(poster). Alabama State Nursing Association, Montgomery AL.
- Ellison, K., Gibson, J., Myers, E. & Zizza, C. (2010). Translating Caregiver Evidence into Action: Outcomes for a State Level Caregiver Education Program. 11th Annual National/Inernational Evidence-Based Practice Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
- Ellison, K., Gibson, J., Myers, E. & Zizza, C. (2008). Promotion of healthy families and healthy communities with a caring for caregivers program.(abstract) APHA Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- Ellison, K., Gibson, J., Myers, E. & Zizza, C. (2009). Caring for caregivers: Evaluation of a state-wide program for caregiver education.(abstract. Southern Nursing Research Society, Baltimore, MD.
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Progress 01/01/08 to 12/31/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Project objectives have been met. Project outputs included: 1)An updated 2 day project implementation training for extension staff including county extension coordinators and regional extension agents which included a model program with video and powerpoint slides to use in remote areas of the state; 2)15 caregiver workshops in 7 regions of the state; and 3)Data entry and analysis for year one of the program. PARTICIPANTS: Individuals: Kathy Jo Ellison - PI on project from the School of Nursing This years activities include continuing the lead on the evaluation plan for the project, maintaining IRB approval, and helping in the development of the workshop and extension agent training with the model program and powerpint development. I personally taught in five workshops across the state in 2008. Jatunn Gibson - coPI Gerontology specialist for Extension - She also participated in workshop development and monitors the extension agent delivery of the workshops. Emily Myers - Social Work member of the evaluation team. She assisted the evaluation plan and presentation of results. Claire Zizza - Nutrition member of the evaluation team. She assisted the evaluation, data organization and presentation of results. Partners: There have been numerous partners in workshop implementation including local Area Agencies on Aging, Junior colleges, Schools of Nursing, churches and civic organizations and libraries. Workshops have been held in all of these locations (facillity provisions) as well as extension offices and multiple organizations have support with assistance in lunch and snacks for participants. Many presentations have been delivered by Kathy Boswell from Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as those from Hosptial agencies, home health care agencies, nursing instructors, and lawyers and legal consultants. Nursing students and social work students have participated in workshop implementation. A nutrition and nursing graduate student have been involved in data management activities. TARGET AUDIENCES: This project has been aimed at reaching the underserved group of caregivers. Family and informal (non-paid) caregivers have attended the workshops as well as a variety of paid caregivers, including agency personnel, nurses and other professional care providers. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: The website was not utilized this year as a source of continued education. Fewer than 6 caregivers had accessed the site for information; most just continued to contact their extension agents for further information. Additional educational programs adn support groups(beyond the workshop) were provided in 5 sites with more planned in year 3. Ideas for a different use of the Internet connecting with Communities of Practice Extension website will also be used.
Impacts
During the second year of the project, 556 persons attended 15 workshops held in 7 different regions of the state. There were over 300 family and informal caregivers who participated with 122 of them enrolling in the formal evaluation (research) portion of the project. Analysis of year one data revealed significant increases in caregivng knowledge and skill among participants following the program that were sustained 3 and 6 months post program. Although participants did not report a change in overall reactions to caregiving, quality of life measures were significantly increased. These increases were sustained across time except for the caregiver physical health measures which declined at 6 months. In addition 2 presentations were made of year one results - nationally at the American Public Health Association in November and regionally at the Southern Nursing Research Sociaty meeting in February.
Publications
- Ellison, K., Gibson, J., Myers, E. & Zizza, C. (2008). Promotion of healthy families and healthy communities with a caring for caregivers program.(abstract) APHA Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- Ellison, K., Gibson, J., Myers, E. & Zizza, C. (2009). Caring for caregivers: Evaluation of a state-wide program for caregiver education.(abstract. Southern Nursing Research Society, Baltimore, MD.
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Progress 01/01/07 to 12/31/07
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Project objectives have been met with project outputs including: 1)Completed development of the evaluation pLan and obtained IRB approval of the project; 2)Development of the participant manuals; 3)Initial development of project website; 4)Held a project implementation training for 55 extension staff including county extension coordinators and regional extension agents; 5)Held 22 caregiver workshops in 7 regions of the state, and 6)Planned and conducted the National Respite Conference October 3-5, 2007 in Huntsville, AL
PARTICIPANTS: Individuals: Kathy Jo Ellison - PI on project from the School of Nursing I led the effort to develop the evaluation plan for the project, obtain IRB approval, and develop the website for the project. I also participated in workshop planning and extension agent training, and participant manual development and workshop implementation. I developed two sections of the manual and training, personal care and health monitoring, and personally taught those sections in three workshops. Jennifer Wells - Co-PI until September 30, 2007 REA - Led development of manual, workshop materials, and extension agent training. Also directed the development of the national respite conference. Jatunn Gibson - coPI from October 1 until present Gerontology specialist for Extension - she took Jennifer Wells place as the Extension PI on the project. She has been instrumental in completion of the manual and workshop planning. Emily Myers - Social Work member of the evaluation team. She assisted in
development of the evaluation plan. Claire Zizza - Nutrition member of the evaluation team. She assisted in development and implementation of the evaluation plan and development of the nutrition for seniors piece of the workshop. Partners: There have been numerous partners in workshop implementation including local Area Agencies on Aging, Junior colleges, churches and civic organizations and libraries. Workshops have been held in all of these locations (facillity provisions) as well as extension offices and multiple organizations have support with assistance in lunch and snacks for participants. Training: Nursing students and social work students have participated in workshop implementation. A nutrition and nursing graduate student have been involved in data management activities.
TARGET AUDIENCES: This project has been aimed at reaching the underserved group of caregivers. Family and informal (non-paid) caregivers have attended the workshops as well as a variety of paid caregivers, including agency personnel, nurses and other professional care providers.
Impacts
During the first year of the project with only 7 months of implementation, over 600 persons have attended 22 workshops held in 7 different regions of the state. There have been almost 250 family and informal caregivers who have participated with 69 of them agreeing to join the evaluation (research) portion of the project. Initial data reveal a very favorable response to the workshops with positive increases in knowledge and skills.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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