The views of carers, people living with dementia and healthcare practitioners about the value of online information and peer support

White, Caroline; Wolverson, Emma; Dunn, Rosie; Zafeiridi, Evi

Abstract

© Policy Press 2020. This article reports on research into the development of a website (Caregiverspro-MMD) intended for carers and people living with dementia. Carers, people living with dementia and healthcare practitioners were invited to explore a prototype of the website. Information was sought about: whether they thought the website would be useful; the functions and resources they would require; and their views about using an online resource. Interviews and focus groups identified support for engaging with peers online and accessing information. Concerns about online safety and the tone of websites were also indicated. Support for learning was also highlighted as a need for some.

Citation

White, C., Wolverson, E., Dunn, R., & Zafeiridi, E. (2020). The views of carers, people living with dementia and healthcare practitioners about the value of online information and peer support. International Journal of Care and Caring, 4(4), 549-571. https://doi.org/10.1332/239788220X15934528490504

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 29, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Jul 29, 2020
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: Jun 30, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 30, 2021
• Journal: International Journal of Care and Caring
• Print ISSN: 2397-8821
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 549-571
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/239788220X15934528490504
• Keywords: Carers; People Living with Dementia; Online Technologies; Qualitative Research
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3532425
• Publisher URL: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ijcc/pre-prints/content-ijccd1900032