BRK 14: CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER: A SKILLS VALIDATION PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO A PRIMARY NEURODISABILITY DIAGNOSIS
Robert Warren, MD; Farrah Jones, BS

Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the challenge to a busy caregiver providing comprehensive care in the home setting in which a major portion is the respiratory therapy management plan
2) Understand the limitations of current caregiver education and the value of precise knowledge of respiratory medications and devices and their use
3) Understand the value of an organized educational instrument such as the Skills Validation protocol and the potential for increased patient stability with its use
4) Understand how the Skills Validation protocol can be tailored to enhance caregiver education regarding any type of clinical management plan

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* 1. Please indicate your opinion about each of the following statements.

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The course followed description in the program.
The course began on time and was well paced.
The faculty communicated clearly and effectively.
The course used practical examples to teach points.
The faculty involved participants in the course.
The faculty allowed enough time for questions.
The course met its objectives as stated in the program.
The information presented will help me accomplish my professional responsibilities.
The course has given me a basis for making changes in my practice.

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* 2. Did this course have a commercial bias?

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* 3. Should the Academy repeat this course next year?

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* 4. Please suggest any topics of interest for a future course.

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* 5. General comments:

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