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ArticleJMIR aging2022

Impact and Perceived Value of iGeriCare e-Learning Among Dementia Care Partners and Others: Pilot Evaluation Using the IAM4all Questionnaire.

Andrew F Scott, Stephanie Ayers, Pierre Pluye, Roland Grad, Richard Sztramko, Sharon Marr, Alexandra Papaioannou, Sandra Clark, Patricia Gerantonis, Anthony J Levinson

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Article in JMIR aging, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Andrew F ScottFaculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5519-0137
Stephanie Ayers *Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1979-6227
Pierre PluyeDepartment of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9274-7720
Roland GradDepartment of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1591-613X
Richard SztramkoDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4140-4218
Sharon MarrDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9897-1061
Alexandra PapaioannouDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9412-0932
Sandra ClarkDivision of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3401-5556
Patricia GerantonisDivision of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3519-4696
Anthony J Levinson *Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5240-6449

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCare partners of people living with dementia may benefit from web-based education. We developed iGeriCare, an award-winning internet-based platform with 12 multimedia e-learning lessons about dementia.

objectiveOur objective was to evaluate users' perceptions of impact.

methodsFrom March 17, 2021 to May 16, 2022, data were collected upon lesson completion. We used the content-validated Information Assessment Method for all (IAM4all) for patients and the public adapted for dementia care partners. The IAM4all questionnaire assesses outcomes of web-based consumer health information. Responses were collected using SurveyMonkey, and data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (version 28).

resultsA total of 409 responses were collected, with 389 (95.1%) survey respondents completing the survey. Of 409 respondents, 179 (43.8%) identified as a family or friend care partner, 84 (20.5%) identified as an individual concerned they may have mild cognitive impairment or dementia, 380 (92.9%) identified the lesson as relevant or very relevant, and 403 (98.5%) understood the lesson well or very well. Over half of respondents felt they were motivated to learn more, they were taught something new, or they felt validated in what they do, while some felt reassured or felt that the lesson refreshed their memory. Of 409 respondents, 401 (98%) said they would use the information, in particular, to better understand something, discuss the information with someone else, do things differently, or do something.

conclusionsUsers identified iGeriCare as relevant and beneficial and said that they would use the information. To our knowledge, this is the first time the IAM4all questionnaire has been used to assess patient and caregiver feedback on internet-based dementia education resources. A randomized controlled trial to study feasibility and impact on caregiver knowledge, self-efficacy, and burden is in progress.

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