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ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2024

Telebehavioral Health for Caregivers of Children With Behavioral Health Needs to Address Caregiver Strain: Cohort Study.

Theoren Loo, Myra Altman, David Grodberg, Jennifer La Guardia, Dena Bravata

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Theoren LooBrightline, Palo Alto, CA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4082-9131
Myra AltmanBrightline, Palo Alto, CA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7634-9514
David GrodbergBrightline, Palo Alto, CA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1961-9252
Jennifer La GuardiaBrightline, Palo Alto, CA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5782-1422
Dena BravataBrightline, Palo Alto, CA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4513-8279

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Abstract

backgroundBehavioral health conditions among children have worsened over the past decade. Caregivers for children with behavioral health conditions are at risk for two types of caregiver strain: (1) an objective strain, that results directly from the child's condition and (2) subjective strain, that arises from the caregiver's feelings regarding these events.

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of a technology-enabled pediatric and family behavioral health service on caregivers' strain among a commercially insured population. We also explore the common symptom clusters of caregiver strain to better understand the caregiver presentation to inform future care planning.

methodsWe examined changes in caregiver strain using the Caregiver Strain Questionnaire-Short Form 7 over the course of their child's web-based behavioral health care between 2021 and 2023 using a pre-post study design. Common caregiver strain symptom clusters were identified using Ward hierarchical agglomerative clustering.

resultsThe majority of children were White 60.8% (1002/1647), female 53.6% (882/1647), and aged between 5 and 9 years (33.7%, 555/1647). Families fall broadly into 4 groups based on what drives caregiver strain the most, namely those experiencing (1) disrupted family relationships and time interruption, (2) missed work, (3) worried about their child's future and feeling tired and sad, and (4) financial strain. Caregiver strain, which was associated with the child's disease severity (P<.001), decreased significantly in all therapeutic groups.

conclusionsWeb-based family-oriented behavioral health care can improve caregiver strain and reduce family and time disruptions, missed work, and financial strain. Sources of caregiver strain vary and may be overlooked when relying on the conventional scoring of the Caregiver Strain Questionnaire-Short Form 7.

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