Journal article
EXAMINING THE UTILITY OF A WEB-BASED PLATFORM TO MANAGE BEHAVIORS IN THE ASSISTED LIVING SETTING
Innovation in aging, v 2(Suppl 1), pp 862-863
11 Nov 2018
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the utility of an innovative, web-based tool (WeCareAdvisor) to assist formal caregivers caring for a person with dementia in assisted living (ALF). Four ALFs (n=20) participated in the study. Participants were provided with access to the tool for one month. Afterwards, a focus group (n=6) was completed to elicit participant feedback about the tool. Staff found that the program reinforced prior knowledge and provided some new ideas. They also saw it as a potential bridge for communicating with families and other staff (day/night shift). Main recommendations to increase utility to formal caregivers were: 1) add an option for tracking behaviors; 2) allow multiple staff to coordinate data on a person with dementia to provide better continuity of care; 3) have it available across multiple devices (phone, tablet, PC/laptop); and 4) integrate WeCare into existing ALF technologies already in use.
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- Title
- EXAMINING THE UTILITY OF A WEB-BASED PLATFORM TO MANAGE BEHAVIORS IN THE ASSISTED LIVING SETTING
- Creators
- K Marx - JHU Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesDaniel L Scerpella - JHU Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesLaura N Gitlin - JHU Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Publication Details
- Innovation in aging, v 2(Suppl 1), pp 862-863
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991020112263404721