ArticleDementia (London, England)2023
Online support groups for carers of people living with dementia: An investigation of videoconferencing support groups in lockdown.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The perceived and/or received peer support needs of unpaid cancer caregivers residing in rural and remote areas: A systematic review.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Pooled it
- Experiences of Formal and Informal Support Among Adult-Daughter Caregivers of People With Dementia in Sweden: A Qualitative Study.Dementia (London, England) · 2026Article
- Understanding Digital Literacy of Persons With Dementia and Their Caregivers: A Scoping Review and an Evolutionary Concept Analysis of Empirical Studies.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
- "Necessity is the mother of invention": Experiences of accessing and delivering dementia-related support services by information communication technology during the pandemic in the UK.Dementia (London, England) · 2025Article
- The Psychoeducational Interventions: a valuable communication tool to support the caregiver of people with dementia.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- The Support Priorities of Older Carers of People Living with Dementia: A Nominal Group Technique Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to explore the experiences of carers of people living with dementia who participated in videoconferencing support groups during the COVID-19 pandemic to investigate their preferences and experiences with online, hybrid, and face-to-face support.
methodsThis convergent mixed methods design study utilised an online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Interviews took place over videoconferencing software and were analysed through thematic analysis. Participants were recruited from support groups based in the UK and Ireland.
results39 carers of people living with dementia completed the questionnaire and 16 carers participated in interviews. Participants found videoconferencing support groups more convenient, but face-to-face groups more enjoyable. Participants who had found it difficult to access face-to-face groups prior to COVID-19 expressed more positive perceptions of videoconference-based groups. Many felt that hybrid groups would make it easier for more people to attend. However, some carers described lacking the resources and technological skills to participate in online support groups effectively. Some suggested making IT training available may improve the capacity of carers to access support online.
conclusionVideoconferencing support groups can be an appropriate way of supporting carers of people with dementia, especially for those who do not have access to face-to-face support groups. However, face-to-face support remains important to carers and should be made available when it can be implemented safely. Hybrid support groups could allow for increased accessibility while still providing the option of face-to-face contact for those who prefer it or are not adept with technology.
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