DEI/Health Equity
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Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
This research, conducted at the Rowan-Virtua Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center, Sewell, New Jersey, explores the psychosocial strain on caregivers of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Utilizing the Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI), we assessed multiple psychosocial dimensions, including time dependency, emotional health, development, social relationships, and physical health. Data was extracted from a total of 295 patient charts; this poster analyzes the initial sample of 99 patients by incorporating demographic variables and caregiver burden scores into a tailored database for comprehensive analysis. Our findings reveal a statistically significant correlation between the age of patients and increased developmental scores in the CBI, suggesting that older patients tend to impose higher developmental demands on caregivers. Gender analysis showed no significant correlation with CBI scores. The study underscores the persistent psychosocial challenges faced by caregivers, pointing to the necessity for enhanced supportive measures and further research into the factors influencing caregiver burden. This ongoing project continues to expand with the aim of contributing to better-informed care strategies for both ASD patients and their caregivers.
Keywords
Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, IDD, Caregiver Burden, Regression Analysis, Caregiver Burden Inventory, CBI, Caregivers, Age, Male, Female
Document Type
Poster
Variables Contributing to The Psychosocial Strain on Caregivers of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This research, conducted at the Rowan-Virtua Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center, Sewell, New Jersey, explores the psychosocial strain on caregivers of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Utilizing the Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI), we assessed multiple psychosocial dimensions, including time dependency, emotional health, development, social relationships, and physical health. Data was extracted from a total of 295 patient charts; this poster analyzes the initial sample of 99 patients by incorporating demographic variables and caregiver burden scores into a tailored database for comprehensive analysis. Our findings reveal a statistically significant correlation between the age of patients and increased developmental scores in the CBI, suggesting that older patients tend to impose higher developmental demands on caregivers. Gender analysis showed no significant correlation with CBI scores. The study underscores the persistent psychosocial challenges faced by caregivers, pointing to the necessity for enhanced supportive measures and further research into the factors influencing caregiver burden. This ongoing project continues to expand with the aim of contributing to better-informed care strategies for both ASD patients and their caregivers.