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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2021

User-Centered Development of a Web Platform Supporting Community-Based Health Care Organizations for Older Persons in Need of Support: Qualitative Focus Group Study.

Verena Biehl, Heidrun Becker, Alenka Ogrin, Alenka Reissner, Johannes Burger, Andrea Glaessel

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Verena BiehlInstitute of Health Sciences, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-0375-2238
Heidrun BeckerResearch and Development in Occupational Therapy, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-9199-3604
Alenka OgrinZveza društev upokojencev Slovenije (ZDUS), Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0002-7305-5876
Alenka ReissnerZveza društev upokojencev Slovenije (ZDUS), Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0002-7178-9024
Johannes BurgerSYNYO GmbH, Vienna, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-5749-8781
Andrea GlaesselInstitute of Health Sciences, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-9199-3604

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backgroundThe ongoing changes in population demographics increase the relevance of dignified aging across Europe. Community-based health care (CBHC) organizations are necessary to provide sustainable strategies for organizing care for older persons in need of support. To support the digitalization of these organizations, new business models and suitable web platforms are necessary.

objectiveThis study, which is part of the European Active and Assisted Living (AAL) project called "ICareCoops", aimed to explore concepts, approaches, and workflows of CBHC organizations to achieve a comprehensive understanding of extant services offered and relevant requirements to support these services with information and computer technology (ICT) solutions.

methodsA qualitative study with six focus groups (FGs) with 40 participants was conducted in Switzerland and Slovenia to identify potential stakeholders' needs and requirements for the user-centered development of a web platform. Data were collected from three different stakeholder groups: (1) older persons in need of support as care receivers, (2) significant others of older persons in need of support, and (3) managers or care providers of CBHC organizations. A semistructured interview guide with open questions was used for data collection. FG sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the content of the FG sessions. To assist with further web platform development, the responses of the FG participants were translated into user stories to describe technical requirements.

resultsBy analyzing the transcripts, five main categories were identified: (1) ICT usage behavior of users, (2) challenges of web platform usage, (3) content and technical requirements for the web platform, (4) form and services of CBHC organizations, and (5) rationales of CBHC organizations. The main issues identified were the need for seniors to have individual contact with the CBHC organization and the possibility to coordinate routine services via the web platform, such as ordering meals-on-wheels or booking a caregiver to accompany an older person to the doctor.

conclusionsThe majority of participants showed a lack of familiarity with the usage of ICT. Nevertheless, they were open-minded regarding web platform usage to facilitate workflows and to benefit CBHC organizations. Cooperatives as an organizational model demonstrate a high potential to address users' needs. Therefore, the web platform offers an essential tool for innovative health care models in the future. Searching for care services, contacting care providers, and communicating with care providers was preferred via personal contact and seemed to be the key element for user acceptance and for the successful implementation of a web platform like "ICareCoops" to support CBHC organizations.

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AgingDelivery of Health CareAgedAged, 80 and overCaregiversFocus GroupsHumansQualitative Researchcommunity-based health care servicesfocus groupsolder persons in need of supportqualitative researchuser-centered designweb platform

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