Building the Badger Caregiving Clinic: An Innovation in Care Science, Practice, and Student Training

 

PI: Beth Fields, associate professor of Kinesiology

Co-PIs:

Jennifer Timm, Clinical Associate Professor School of Nursing

Sang Qin, assistant professor of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education

Co-Investigators:

Barbara King, professor of Nursing

Kevin Ponto, professor of Design Studies

Description: This project aims to enhance caregiver wellbeing and prepare the future workforce to partner with caregiving families. The Badger Caregiving Clinic will establish a dedicated support and training space for family and friend caregivers within a community-based primary care setting. Guided by faculty coaches, interprofessional student teams will identify caregiver needs, provide tailored education and connect caregivers to resources.