McHugh, Joanna Edel and Wherton, Joseph P. and Prendergast, David and Lawlor, Brian
(2012)
Teleconferencing as a Source of Social
Support for Older Spousal Caregivers:
Initial Explorations and Recommendations
for Future Research.
American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias, 27 (6).
pp. 381-387.
ISSN 1533-3175
Abstract
Teleconferencing is increasingly being used as a medium of delivering social support for dementia caregivers. Further direction is
required from pilot studies before the optimal clinical service can be delivered. Following a 6-week pilot support group for spousal
caregivers, delivered via teleconferencing software, we interviewed 8 participants for their feedback. Semi-structured interviews
were conducted and analyzed using grounded theory analysis. Themes of ‘‘group processes’’ and ‘‘barriers,’’ containing subcategories
of ‘‘functions of the group,’’ ‘‘responsibilities of facilitators,’’ and ‘‘barriers to communication’’ were discussed. According to
caregivers, successful teleconferencing support groups should acknowledge the caregiver as the dementia expert, allow participants
to meet before the deployment of the support group, provide active facilitation and leadership via the researcher, employ
user-friendly technologies, and facilitate for the group to self-maintain following the pilot deployment period. These issues should
be taken into consideration when designing future teleconferencing applications for caregivers.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
qualitative; grounded theory; social support; caregivers; dementia; older; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Anthropology |
| Item ID: |
11164 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317512453491 |
| Depositing User: |
David Prendergast
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| Date Deposited: |
08 Oct 2019 15:36 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias |
| Publisher: |
SAGE Publications |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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