How web-based services can support family carers of older people: New ways to promote social inclusion and quality of lifeVisa övriga samt affilieringar
2015 (Engelska)Ingår i: Irish Ageing Studies Review, ISSN 1649-9972, Vol. 6, nr 1, s. 87-87Artikel i tidskrift, Meeting abstract (Refereegranskat) Published
Abstract [en]
Background: Family carers can be negatively influenced by their situation, in terms of stress, social isolation, economic constraints and other difficulties. Web-based services addressing carers’ needs represent an efficient support. The goal of the INNOVAGE work package 3(WP3) study was to develop and test a new multilingual web platform for supporting family carers of older people, to be implemented in 27 European countries.
Methods: A review of good practices and a consultation with stakeholders were conducted for identifying most appropriate types of services to be developed and tested. The prototype of web platform included information resources and interactive services for both peer and professional support. A convenient, overall sample of around 130 family carers was enrolled in three countries (Italy, Germany and Sweden) and could access services for 12-17 weeks. Data were collected through questionnaires and focus groups concerning impact onquality of life, social support, self-perception of carer’s role, as well as usability, usefulness and appropriateness of services.
Results: Active users were generally satisfied with support (information, advice, counselling) provided by moderators (social workers or psychologists) and peers. Usability and appropriateness were confirmed, although some refinements were suggested and users with low digital skills often needed technical support. A portion of the sample remained inactive even if stimulation strategies were adopted.
Conclusions: The pilot study confirmed the INNOVAGE Eurocarers web platform is a useful tool for family carers. Some challenges still exist for implementation in relation to digital skills required and users’ preferences on services at country level.
Ort, förlag, år, upplaga, sidor
2015. Vol. 6, nr 1, s. 87-87
Nationell ämneskategori
Gerontologi, medicinsk/hälsovetenskaplig inriktning Systemvetenskap, informationssystem och informatik med samhällsvetenskaplig inriktning Sociologi (exklusive socialt arbete, socialpsykologi och socialantropologi)
Forskningsämne
Medicin, Gerontologi; Hälsovetenskap, Hälsoinformatik; Samhällsvetenskap, Sociologi
Identifikatorer
URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-51628OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-51628DiVA, id: diva2:915632
Konferens
8th International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) – European Region (ER) Congress
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