Provide professional training to informal caregivers in the technology when implementing e-learning support¶

Strategy · All strategies
Evidence · 2 claims (1 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 review), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description¶

The review concludes that e-learning is a promising support tool for informal caregivers of people with dementia, but that its implementation requires professional training of informal caregivers in the use of this technology. It cites the Chinese study's finding that 'generally only younger caregivers and caregivers with a higher education level were willing to use the e-learning programs', motivating training support. The strategy targets informal caregivers adopting e-learning programs for dementia care skills.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Informal caregivers must receive professional training in the use of the e-learning technology before implementation

Constraints¶

• Without appropriate training, generally only younger caregivers and caregivers with a higher education level were willing to use the e-learning programs

Target Learners¶

• informal caregivers of people with dementia

Target Learning Goals¶

• dementia care knowledge and skills
• stress management
• empathy and understanding of dementia

Claims¶

• E-learning interventions for dementia caregivers show mixed outcomes, including high drop-out rates and a reduced sense of competence in one trial [~W]
• Caregivers valued e-learning for flexibility, accessibility, personalization, user-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Develop mobile health applications that account for caregiver age and technology familiarity
• Design dementia e-learning with tailored professional materials, realistic experience-based tasks, and varied teaching methods

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Klimova Blanka, Valis Martin, Kuca Kamil, Masopust Jiri. (2019). E-learning as valuable caregivers’ support for people with dementia – A systematic review. BMC Health Services Research. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-019-4641-9