The purpose of this study is to determine whether a digital engagement platform can support caregivers working in long-term care facilities. The main question is:
Does the use of a digital engagement platform improve person-centred care for older adults living in long-term care facilities? The study includes formal caregivers (such as nursing staff) and informal caregivers (such as volunteers, family members, and civilian service participants) who provide care and support to older adults in long-term care facilities.
One group of participants will use the digital engagement platform as part of their daily care activities. A comparison group will continue with usual care without access to the platform. Participants will take part in the study for 12 weeks and complete questionnaires at several time points. In addition, platform usage data will be collected.
In addition to person-centred care, the study will examine:
* Whether the platform improves caregivers' cultural competence. * Whether the platform supports the collection and documentation of residents' life history information. * How often and how long the platform is used by caregivers. * Caregivers' experiences with and satisfaction with the platform. The findings may help improve digital tools that support caregivers and enhance the quality of care for older adults in long-term care settings.
Formal or informal caregivers of nursing home residents
Setting: Inpatient long-term care facilities in Upper Austria
Minimum age: 18 years
Willingness to use a digital app
No care for nursing home residents
Work outside inpatient long-term care facilities (e.g. mobile care, hospital, rehabilitation, assisted living)
Age: under 18 year
No willingness to use the digital engagement platform
University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria
Lead sponsor
PflegeZeit - den Menschen sehen GmbH
Collaborator
Füruns - Zentrum für Zivilgesellschaft
Collaborator