HomeCare December 21, 2023
Hannah Wolfson

New findings from DispatchHealth suggest in-home care model may offer respite to family caregivers.

DENVER—DispatchHealth has published findings from a case study assessing caregiver fatigue within the hospital-at-home model, and they suggest that in-home hospital alternative care may alleviate, not exacerbate, caregiver stress.

“Our research offers new perspectives on caregiver fatigue, comparing home-based care with traditional facility-based care, and underscores the potential benefits of the hospital-at-home model for caregivers,” said DispatchHealth co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Kevin Riddleberger. ,

In a nation where millions of caregivers confront serious emotional and physical burdens, the issue at hand is far from trivial. Research indicates that nearly 60% of caregivers experience high stress levels.

According to the study, in-home care was perceived as...

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