| This study explores and describes the effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Together (SFT) education program for burden and resilience. This research used a single case study with multiple unit method to assess the effectiveness of SFT based on the trauma theory. The study combined quantitative and qualitative methodology to explore the effects of SFT and to describe a predicted decrease in burden and an increase in resiliency following participation in SFT.;The Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed burden levels were significantly lower following participation (Mdn = 39) than before participation (Mdn = 43), z = -2.23, p < .05. The qualitative pattern-matching analysis supported the predicted decrease in burden among family participants suggesting SFT was effective at decreasing burden. However, respondents' resiliency levels were not significantly higher following participation (Mdn = 45) than before participation (Mdn = 42), z = -1.53, p < .05. Although, the qualitative data revealed an increase in resiliency, this result was not supported by the quantitative results suggesting SFT may be less effective at increasing resiliency. |
