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Caregiver experiences with teleservices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs during onset of COVID-19

Center:

DC-Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Tawara Goode
[email protected]
202-687-5387

Product Description:

This study explored virtual service delivery from the perspectives of family caregivers of persons IDD-MH during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (March-July 2020). Interviews (577) were conducted and analyzed from START programs nationally. Many may benefit from teleservices during future public health emergencies, however, providers ensure teleservice access, appropriateness, and accountability for family caregivers of persons with IDD-MH.

Keyword(s):

COVID-19, telehealth, caregivers, mental health, developmental disabilities

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals, Policymakers

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://doi.org/10.1080/19315864.2023.2214096

COVID-19 Related Data:

Yes

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