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Optimising online peer support for people with young onset dementia
Gerritzen, Esther V. Orrell, Martin McDermott, Orii
Gerritzen, Esther V.
Orrell, Martin
McDermott, Orii
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People with Young Onset Dementia (YOD) can be hesitant to engage with online peer support. This work aims to explore (1) why people are hesitant to engage in online peer support, (2) how to get more people involved in online peer support, and (3) what makes online peer support work well. Nine interviews with people with YOD were conducted on MS Teams. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were analysed thematically. Reasons for being hesitant to engage with online peer support include being unsure what to expect and concerns about seeing others in more advanced stages of dementia. Additionally, it can be difficult to identify groups that suit one's needs and interests. Group facilitators of online peer support groups should provide a detailed description of their group so that people can better assess whether the group would suit them. The insights obtained from this study will be used to develop a Best Practice Guidance on online peer support for people with YOD. Moreover, the findings can be useful for further research exploring how to support people with dementia in general in accessing online health and social care services.
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Gerritzen, E. V., Orrell, M. & McDermott, O. (2024). Optimising online peer support for people with young onset dementia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21 (1).
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