An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with Dementia
Increasing numbers of persons with dementia (PWD) augment the pressure on dementia care, especially informal care. Care technology can support the network of PWD. We tested the usability and perceived value of an online platform that aims to support the communication and collaboration between family...
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| author | April B. C. G. Boessen Renée Verwey Saskia Duymelinck Erik van Rossum |
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| description | Increasing numbers of persons with dementia (PWD) augment the pressure on dementia care, especially informal care. Care technology can support the network of PWD. We tested the usability and perceived value of an online platform that aims to support the communication and collaboration between family and professional caregivers of PWD. A mixed methods design was used for this pilot study, including semistructured interviews, a postal questionnaire, and monitoring of log data. Seven family and thirty-two professional caregivers involved with four PWD participated during a 10-week period. Overall, the results indicate that the platform is easy to use and valuable for both family and professional caregivers. They felt better informed and prepared regarding the situation of the PWD and felt supported by the more direct lines of communication within the network. Also, a broadening and deepening of the relationship between family and professional caregivers was experienced. Although connecting care organizations’ record systems with the platform and an active contribution of all care professionals involved (e.g., general practitioners and those working at day care units) were suggested for optimal use of the platform, family and professional caregivers positively valued the platform for improving the efficiency and ease of communication and collaboration. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d370233c0bfd4863a9a76319d5729df02025-02-03T01:22:10ZengWileyJournal of Aging Research2090-22042090-22122017-01-01201710.1155/2017/30768593076859An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with DementiaApril B. C. G. Boessen0Renée Verwey1Saskia Duymelinck2Erik van Rossum3Centre of Expertise for Innovative Care and Technology (EIZT), Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, NetherlandsCentre of Expertise for Innovative Care and Technology (EIZT), Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, NetherlandsCentre of Expertise for Innovative Care and Technology (EIZT), Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, NetherlandsCentre of Expertise for Innovative Care and Technology (EIZT), Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, NetherlandsIncreasing numbers of persons with dementia (PWD) augment the pressure on dementia care, especially informal care. Care technology can support the network of PWD. We tested the usability and perceived value of an online platform that aims to support the communication and collaboration between family and professional caregivers of PWD. A mixed methods design was used for this pilot study, including semistructured interviews, a postal questionnaire, and monitoring of log data. Seven family and thirty-two professional caregivers involved with four PWD participated during a 10-week period. Overall, the results indicate that the platform is easy to use and valuable for both family and professional caregivers. They felt better informed and prepared regarding the situation of the PWD and felt supported by the more direct lines of communication within the network. Also, a broadening and deepening of the relationship between family and professional caregivers was experienced. Although connecting care organizations’ record systems with the platform and an active contribution of all care professionals involved (e.g., general practitioners and those working at day care units) were suggested for optimal use of the platform, family and professional caregivers positively valued the platform for improving the efficiency and ease of communication and collaboration.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3076859 |
| spellingShingle | April B. C. G. Boessen Renée Verwey Saskia Duymelinck Erik van Rossum An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with Dementia Journal of Aging Research |
| title | An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with Dementia |
| title_full | An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with Dementia |
| title_fullStr | An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with Dementia |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with Dementia |
| title_short | An Online Platform to Support the Network of Caregivers of People with Dementia |
| title_sort | online platform to support the network of caregivers of people with dementia |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3076859 |
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