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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Educational Technology
  • Caregiver Support

Background:

  • Caregivers of older adults face significant challenges in providing quality care.
  • Their needs for training and information regarding aging are often unmet.
  • Existing support systems may not adequately address caregiver-identified concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To co-develop educational technology tailored to the specific needs, difficulties, and concerns of caregivers of older adults.
  • To empower caregivers through targeted information and resources.
  • To enhance the quality of elderly care by supporting those who provide it.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research employing participant observation.
  • Utilized Paulo Freire's pedagogical concepts.
  • Employed the World Cafe methodology for data collection and thematic content analysis for data interpretation.

Main Results:

  • Caregivers require enhanced training and information on the aging process.
  • Key difficulties include insufficient resources, environmental factors, and family dynamics.
  • Caregivers expressed strong interests in improving the subjective aspects of care.
  • Co-developed educational technologies, including print and media, were identified as valuable tools.

Conclusions:

  • Educational technologies developed collaboratively with caregivers are effective for orientation and information dissemination.
  • These resources facilitate better elderly care for caregivers, the general population, and healthcare professionals.
  • Addressing caregiver-identified needs is crucial for improving the quality of elderly care.