%0 Journal Article
%T Working Family Caregivers¡¯ Perception of Usefulness of an Online Employee Assistance Support Tool: A Pilot Study
%A Debra Gibbs
%A Julia Bilotta
%A Chant¨¦ Bowens
%A Monica Dougherty
%A Emma Murphy
%A Nicki Richardson
%A Molly Schneider-Adams
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 8
%N 7
%P 1-15
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2021
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1107663
%X 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.
%K Working Family Caregivers
%K Caregiver Burden
%K Older Adults
%K Caregiver Resources
%K Aging
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6759972