Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
OTD
College
School of Medicine
Department
Occupational Therapy
Committee Chair
Brain Scaife
Committee Co-Chair
Kayleigh Nolan
Committee Member
Amy Burt
Abstract
Caregivers, especially those residing in rural Appalachia, face significant barriers and hardships that can hinder their ability to promote ADL, IADL, and self-care skill development. These barriers faced include geographic isolation, socioeconomic barriers, and a high prevalence of disabilities. Many caregivers may struggle to facilitate these self-care skills competently and effectively, and a gap is present in the most effective means to teach caregivers in this region the necessary skills. With almost 20% of individuals in West Virginia lacking access to reliable internet and physical isolation, many of these educational materials may not be effectively distributed (West Virginia Department of Economic Development, 2023). The purpose of this capstone project is to establish an effective means of educating caregivers and building skillsets through the development of caregiver group interventions, caregiver education, and individualized training. To ensure the materials are culturally appropriate, the PEOP model will be utilized. This capstone project aims to close the gap between occupational therapy practice and the carryover of caregiving skill sets that are often overlooked.
Recommended Citation
Coen, Ryan M., "The Impact of Caregiver Training and Education on Confidence and Perceived Competence in Facilitating Self-Care Skills in Children" (2026). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 13268.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/13268