Informal Carers Training: In-group Social Learning as an Effective Method for Quality Care Empowerment

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Social Learning Theory
• Healthcare Training

Background:

• Growing international demographic shifts necessitate improved informal carer support.
• Informal carers bear a significant burden in long-term care.
• Existing training methods may not adequately address the holistic needs of informal carers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel in-group social learning method for informal carer training.
• To address the need for enhanced quality care and intergenerational solidarity.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the developed training method.

Main Methods:

• Development of an in-group social learning training method by Jože Ramovš and team.
• Review of international demographic and long-term care situations.
• Evaluation analysis of 453 training participants compared to a national study.

Main Results:

• The in-group social learning method shows significant potential for empowering informal carers.
• The training positively impacts the quality of care provided by informal carers.
• The method fosters holistic development of intergenerational solidarity.

Conclusions:

• The in-group social learning method is effective for informal carer training.
• The approach offers new avenues for research and implementation in caregiving.
• This method contributes to both individual carer development and societal intergenerational bonds.