Explore the Value of Supporting Working Caregivers
Employers are increasingly recognizing the hidden costs and human impact of pediatric chronic conditions on their workforce.
The insights below summarize how the Adhera Caring Digital Program (ACDP) helps families manage conditions like Type 1 diabetes, obesity, asthma, autism, growth hormone deficiency, epilepsy, and pediatric cancer - and the measurable return this creates for employers.
If what you read resonates, Adhera can provide a detailed ROI analysis tailored to your company and a live demo of the ACDP platform to show how it supports employees and their families in real time.
Value for Employers: Supporting Working Parents of Children with Pediatric Chronic Conditions
Adhera Caring delivers measurable improvements in caregiver well‑being, adherence, and retention — translating into meaningful reductions in turnover, absenteeism, and avoidable acute care.
1) Scope & Employee Impact (Example: 5,000 employees)
- 10–15 parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes
- ~680–760 parents of children with obesity / metabolic disorders
- 15–32 parents of children with severe asthma
- 100–111 parents of children with autism
- Smaller cohorts with epilepsy, growth hormone deficiency, and pediatric cancer
These families experience higher stress and time demands — leading to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and elevated turnover risk.
Conditions Included
2) Value Levers by Condition
| Condition | Major Burden Type | Key Intervention Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 Diabetes | Hospitalizations, acute crises | Knowledge + goal support; proactive monitoring |
| Severe Asthma | ER visits, exacerbations | Adherence, trigger control, action plans |
| Obesity / Metabolic | Behavioral + comorbidity risk | Personalized behavior change; family routines |
| Autism / Neurodevelopmental | Caregiver burnout; crises | Coping tools, structured planning, resilience |
| Growth Hormone Deficiency | Therapy adherence; psychosocial stress | Caregiver guidance; adherence support |
| Epilepsy / Pediatric Cancer | Acute episodes; complex care | Stress mitigation; coordination; navigation |
3) Adhera Evidence (Peer‑Reviewed)
Study showed increased positive affect; reductions in stress, anxiety, depression; improved self‑efficacy and well‑being.
Study found high usability, 91% of parents moved from severe depression to normal depression, 80% of children in suboptimal adherence group moved to optimal adherence group. Parents reported improvements in parent‑child relationship.
4) Employer ROI Drivers
- Reduced turnover among caregiver employees
- Lower absenteeism / presenteeism
- Avoided emergency & hospitalization costs
- Higher productivity & engagement
- Improved caregiver mental health & resilience
5) Organizational Impact Summary
| Category | Measured Impact | Estimated Employer Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Reduction | 20–25% fewer caregiver exits | $300K–$900K annually |
| Absenteeism | 30–50% reduction | $40K–$100K+ |
| Healthcare Utilization | 30–45% fewer acute events | Variable offsets |
| Productivity | +5–10% gain | Qualitative ROI |