Empowering Caregivers Through an Occupation-Based Approach to Physical and Mental Health

Authors

Maria Duarte, University of Texas at El Paso

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Description

Problem Statement: The informal caregivers at Fundación Integra A.C., primarily family members providing daily, unpaid care to loved ones with significant physical and cognitive needs, often lack the training and support necessary to safely mange the physical and mental demands of caregiving, increasing their risk of injury, burnout, and reduced quality of life.

Methods: 5-module caregiver education course over 8 weeks in person/via Zoom and all material was delivered in Spanish.

Results: Increased confidence, knowledge, and reduced stress.

Discussion: Small sample size, limited statistical significance however, still showed meaningful gains.

Conclusion: Physical and mental health focused program is effective among caregivers and sustainable in underserved areas.

Publication Date

2025

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Duarte, Maria, "Empowering Caregivers Through an Occupation-Based Approach to Physical and Mental Health" (2025). OT Doctoral Capstones. 13.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/otcapstones/13