Bethany Linder, Helen Atherton, John I MacArtney, Jeremy Dale
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Abstract
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to examine the impact of videoconferencing peer support groups on individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Method: A narrative synthesis of articles identified via searches of five databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science). The search was carried out in January 2024. The review included qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research reporting the experiences of dementia patients and/or their caregivers participating in online support groups that took place through video call.
Results: 16 studies met the inclusion criteria for the review. In all studies, participants indicated that taking part in a virtual support group was beneficial, as they valued being able to connect with others in a similar situation, receive advice, and learn coping strategies. Videoconferencing support groups were seen as convenient to attend, even though participants sometimes experienced technical difficulties (e.g. internet connectivity issues). The provision of IT training and support helped participants access this type of support effectively.
Conclusion: Videoconferencing support groups can be beneficial for caregivers of people living with dementia, especially when groups meet frequently and provide some manner of IT support. More research is needed to understand the potential benefits of videoconferencing for people with dementia.
研究目的本系统综述旨在研究视频会议同伴支持小组对痴呆症患者及其照顾者的影响：方法：对通过五个数据库（MEDLINE、PsycINFO、EMBASE、CINAHL 和 Web of Science）检索到的文章进行叙述性综合。检索于 2024 年 1 月进行。综述包括定性、定量和混合方法研究，这些研究报告了痴呆症患者和/或其护理人员通过视频通话参加在线支持小组的经历：结果：16 项研究符合综述的纳入标准。在所有的研究中，参与者都表示参加虚拟支持小组是有益的，因为他们非常重视能够与处于类似情况的其他人建立联系、获得建议并学习应对策略。尽管参与者有时会遇到技术上的困难（如互联网连接问题），但视频会议支持小组被认为是方便参加的。提供信息技术培训和支持有助于参与者有效获得这类支持：视频会议支持小组可以为痴呆症患者的照顾者带来益处，尤其是当小组经常聚会并提供某种形式的信息技术支持时。要了解视频会议对痴呆症患者的潜在益处，还需要进行更多的研究。
期刊介绍：
Aging & Mental Health provides a leading international forum for the rapidly expanding field which investigates the relationship between the aging process and mental health. The journal addresses the mental changes associated with normal and abnormal or pathological aging, as well as the psychological and psychiatric problems of the aging population. The journal also has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and innovative approaches that explore new topics and methods.
Aging & Mental Health covers the biological, psychological and social aspects of aging as they relate to mental health. In particular it encourages an integrated approach for examining various biopsychosocial processes and etiological factors associated with psychological changes in the elderly. It also emphasizes the various strategies, therapies and services which may be directed at improving the mental health of the elderly and their families. In this way the journal promotes a strong alliance among the theoretical, experimental and applied sciences across a range of issues affecting mental health and aging. The emphasis of the journal is on rigorous quantitative, and qualitative, research and, high quality innovative studies on emerging topics.
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