Survey of Caregivers in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)

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Survey of Caregivers in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)

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Survey of Caregivers in the

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)











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PAPER WORK REDUCTION ACT INFORMATION: This information is collected according to the clearance requirements of section 3507 of the Paper Work Reduction Act of 1995. No persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 2900-XXXX. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. The information requested on this survey will be used to help VA improve the caregiver support program. A response to this survey is voluntary, and failure to respond will not have any impact on your entitlement to benefits.



VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

CAREGIVER SURVEY

Welcome to the Caregiver Survey for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

(The program is also known as the “Caregiver Support Program,” “VA Stipend Program” or “Family Caregiver Program.”)


This survey is confidential. VA will protect your identity and answers to the fullest extent allowed under law. We will combine your answers with other people who take this survey. As such, VA staff will not know any of your individual answers. Also, we will not release any of your information to the general public in a way that can be traced back to you.


The survey asks about Caregiver awareness, use, and satisfaction with the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). Even if you are not currently in PCAFC your feedback is important. This survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, depending on your experience in the program.


We want to hear about your personal experiences with the program. Your participation in this study is voluntary, but we hope you will choose to participate. No matter if you participate or not, your VA benefits or other benefits to which you are entitled will not be affected.


Questions or concerns? Call the Survey Information Line toll free at 1-888-203-1288 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, or send an email to support@VHASurvey.org. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, comments concerning the burden estimate of the collection and any suggestions for reducing the burden may also be e-mailed to support@VHASurvey.org .


For questions about healthcare services at the VA, please contact the Health Resource Center toll free at 1-877-222-VETS (8387) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.







SECTION A: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) Participation Status

Q1. Are you currently enrolled in PCAFC as a Caregiver?

  • Yes (PLEASE GO TO Q1a)

  • No (PLEASE GO TO Q1b)


Q1a. How long have you been a Caregiver in PCAFC? Please select one response.

  • Less than 3 months

  • 3-6 months

  • 7-12 months

  • 13-18 months

  • 19-23 months

  • 2-3 years

  • 4-5 years

  • More than 5 years

Q1b. How long were you a Caregiver in PCAFC? Please select one response.

  • Less than 3 months

  • 3-6 months

  • 7-12 months

  • 13-18 months

  • 19-23 months

  • 2-3 years

  • 4-5 years

  • More than 5 years






SECTION B: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) Services


Q2. Are you aware of the following services available to support you? Please select all services you have heard about:

    • Building Better Caregivers

    • Caregiver Support Line

    • Caregiver Support Line Education Calls

    • CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs)

    • Mental Health services/counseling for you

    • Peer Support Mentoring Program

    • Reimbursement for eligible travel, lodging, and subsistence during the period the Veteran is traveling to and from, and receiving VA or VA authorized non-VA health care

    • REACH VA (Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers Health)

    • Respite Care

    • Self-Care Classes (Managing Stress, Problem Solving/Effective Communication, Taking Care of Yourself)

    • Stipend

    • Telephone Support Group Sessions for Caregivers

    • I am not aware of any of the services listed above





Q3. Whether or not you have received this service, how would you rate the importance of each of the following services based on your needs?


Caregiver Support Service

Not Important

At All

Not Very Important

Neutral

Important

Very Important

Don’t Know How Important

Building Better Caregivers

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Caregiver Support Line

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Caregiver Support Line Education Calls

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CHAMPVA-Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Mental Health services/ counseling for you

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Peer Support Mentoring Program

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Reimbursement for eligible travel, lodging, and subsistence during the period the Veteran is traveling to and from, and receiving VA or VA authorized non-VA health care

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REACH VA-Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers Health

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Respite Care

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Self-Care Classes (Managing Stress, Problem Solving/Effective Communication, Taking Care of Yourself)

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Stipend

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Telephone Support Group Sessions for Caregivers

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Q4. How satisfied are you with each of the following services? If you have not received a service, please select “Did not receive this service.”


Caregiver Support Service

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Did not receive this service

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Caregiver Support Line

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CHAMPVA-Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Mental Health services/ counseling for you

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Reimbursement for eligible travel, lodging, and subsistence during the period the Veteran is traveling to and from, and receiving VA or VA authorized non-VA health care.

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Respite Care

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Stipend

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SECTION C: Caregiver Support Coordinator

Every VA medical center has at least one Caregiver Support Coordinator. This person may have helped you with the PCAFC application process or assisted in referring you to additional resources and services. This person serves as a point of contact for your local VA medical center Caregiver Support Program.


Q5. As a Caregiver, how helpful was it to have a Caregiver Support Coordinator as a designated person you could contact for assistance?

  • Not helpful at all (PLEASE GO TO Q5a)

  • Not very helpful (PLEASE GO TO Q5a)

  • Neutral (PLEASE GO TO Q6)

  • Helpful (PLEASE GO TO Q6)

  • Very helpful (PLEASE GO TO Q6)

  • Was not aware of the Caregiver Support Coordinator (PLEASE GO TO Q6)



Q5a. Which of the following explains why the Caregiver Support Coordinator was not helpful? Select all that apply.

  • The Caregiver Support Coordinator was not responsive to my requests

  • The Caregiver Support Coordinator did not follow-up with me

  • The Caregiver Support Coordinator did not clearly communicate with me

  • The Caregiver Support Coordinator could not provide the information I needed

  • The Caregiver Support Coordinator was not familiar with my Veteran’s specific health needs

  • Other, please specify_________________



Q6. How well were you updated by VA on your application status during the application process?

  • Not at all

  • Not very well

  • Neutral

  • Well

  • Very well

  • Don’t remember









Q7. How well did the Caregiver Support Coordinator explain the following responsibilities to you as a Caregiver entering PCAFC?

Caregiver Responsibility

Not at All

Not Very Well

Neutral

Well

Very Well

How well did the Caregiver Support Coordinator explain your overall responsibility to:

a. Work with the Veteran’s treatment team with the goal of supporting the Veteran reach the highest possible level of independence.

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b. Tell the Veteran's doctor and Caregiver Support Coordinator about changes to the Veteran's physical or mental health.

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c. Be physically present for and participate in home visits.

 

 

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How well did the Caregiver Support Coordinator explain your responsibility to tell the Caregiver Support Coordinator:

d. If you are no longer willing or able to serve as the Veteran's Primary Family Caregiver.

 

 

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e. If you or your Veteran is admitted to a hospital, long term care facility, rehabilitation facility, residential treatment program, or become incarcerated.

 

 

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f. If your address, telephone number or other contact information changes.

 

 

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g. If your Veteran’s address changes.

 

 

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If enrolled in CHAMPVA, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA, how well did the Caregiver Support Coordinator explain your responsibility to tell the Caregiver Support Coordinator if: (IF NOT ENROLLED IN CHAMPVA, PLEASE GO TO Q8)

h. You get health care coverage, such as a commercial health insurance plan, Medicare, Medicaid, or a Workers’ Compensation law or plan.

 

 

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i. You become eligible for TRICARE.

 


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SECTION D: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) Staff Support

Q8. How often have you encountered issues because of lack of communication or miscommunication between PCAFC staff and your VA health care providers?

  • Never

  • Rarely

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Always

Q9. How often do/did you feel that you were treated with respect by the PCAFC team?

  • Never

  • Rarely

  • Sometimes

  • Most of the time

  • Always



Q10. Other than financial support, what do/did you identify as your primary need as a Caregiver? Please select one response.

  • Connections with other caregivers

  • Education/training to be a better caregiver

  • Physical help with caregiving

  • Self-care

  • Supportive counseling

  • Time away from caregiving

  • Other, please specify___________________________


Q11. How well does/did PCAFC help you meet the primary need you identified above?

  • Not at all

  • Not very well

  • Neutral

  • Well

  • Very well


Q12. Have contacts (home visits, telephone calls, tele-health visits) with PCAFC staff lead to additional or new VA services or resources?

  • Yes (PLEASE GO TO Q12a)

  • No (PLEASE GO TO Q13)



Q12a. Which of the following new or additional services or resources were received as a result of participation in PCAFC? Select all that apply.

  • Adaptive equipment for the Veteran (examples: grab bars, wheelchair, cane)

  • Aid and Attendance from the Veterans Benefits Administration for the Veteran

  • Home Based Primary Care

  • Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant from the Veterans Benefits Administration for the Veteran

  • Homemaker/Home Health Aide

  • Veteran Directed-Home and Community Based Services

  • Referral to community agency for support

  • Other, please specify _________________________________



Q13. Overall, how satisfied are/were you with PCAFC?

  • Very dissatisfied (PLEASE GO TO Q13a)

  • Dissatisfied (PLEASE GO TO Q13a)

  • Neutral (PLEASE GO TO Q14)

  • Satisfied (PLEASE GO TO Q14)

  • Very satisfied (PLEASE GO TO Q14)



Q13a. Which of the following explains why you are/were not satisfied? Select all that apply.

  • The application decision process was too lengthy

  • The clinical appeals process was confusing

  • My Caregiver Support Coordinator was not helpful

  • The education services provided to the Caregivers were not helpful

  • There was a lack of follow-up services

  • There was a lack of personalized communications (examples: phone calls, in-person meetings)

  • Poor customer service from VA staff

  • There was a lack of useful information about the program

  • The VA doctors had no knowledge about PCAFC and did not understand my role as the Veteran’s Caregiver

  • Other, please specify_________________









Q14. In the space below, please provide any additional information about your experiences with the PCAFC, suggestions for additional support, or possible improvements. Your feedback will aid VA’s understanding of Caregiver satisfaction and overall experience with PCAFC. Please note that your responses will not be linked to your identity.














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