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A multimedia intervention to support family caregivers
E J Hanson1, J Tetley, A Clarke
1School of Nursing & Midwifery, Department of Gerontological & Continuing Care Nursing, University of Sheffield. liz.hanson@act.shef.ac.uk
The Gerontologist
|January 29, 2000
Summary
This study developed multimedia programs to support family carers and older adults with information on respite and future care planning. The goal is to empower informed choices for better health and social care needs.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Social Care
Background:
- Limited choices and crisis-driven care are prevalent for family carers and frail older adults.
- The Assisting Carers using Telematic Interventions to meet Older person's Needs (ACTION) project addresses this gap.
- Need for accessible information and support for long-term care planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate innovative multimedia programs for family carers and frail older people.
- To provide education, information, and support regarding respite and future care planning.
- To empower users to make informed health and social care decisions.
Main Methods:
- Development of two multimedia programs within the European ACTION project.
- Focus on conceptual basis, research and development process.
- Evaluation of the developed multimedia product.
Main Results:
- Successful creation of two multimedia programs.
- Programs designed to offer comprehensive information and support.
- Evaluation data on the developed product.
Conclusions:
- Multimedia programs can enhance informed decision-making for carers and older adults.
- Telematic interventions offer a viable solution to support long-term care planning.
- Empowering users leads to better management of health and social care needs.