ST1135: EMPOWERING CAREGIVER: A VIDEO-BASED SOLUTION FOR MANAGING IMMOBILE AND SEMI-DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS

AYU SULAINI BINTI JUSOH UNIVERSITY SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN

This empowering caregiver’s video offers a clear, step-by-step guide to help people confidently care for immobile and semi-dependent individuals, aiming to reduce hospital burdens by enabling effective home care. It focuses on educating caregivers and the public on practical techniques to prevent pressure ulcers, promote comfort, and maintain dignity, boosting caregiver confidence and enhancing the quality of life for those with limited mobility. Besides, to ensure caregivers apply proper body mechanics while positioning individuals, minimizing the risk of injury, and promoting safe and effective patient handling. A study found that the prevalence of lower back pain (LBP) among caregivers was 53.9%, with no significant difference in risk between men and women, or between partial and full caregivers (Abdullahi et al., 2023). This emphasizes the need for accessible and safe techniques for all caregivers, regardless of experience. The key advantages include its user-friendly, step-by-step design, which makes it accessible to caregivers with minimal medical training. By offering practical, hands-on guidance, it reduces the need for frequent hospital visits, alleviates strain on healthcare systems, and prevents developing back pain among caregivers. This project also uses video-based methods, enhanced by tools like Canva and CapCut, to create clear and engaging presentations. This empowers caregivers to effectively care for immobile and semi-dependent individuals at home, improving well-being and reducing unnecessary hospital visits. It benefits communities with limited healthcare access by providing essential knowledge. Ultimately, it fosters better hospital resource management, enhanced patient care, and a more self-sufficient society, making care more accessible and efficient.