Publications by authors named "Marinova-Schmidt V"
Background: Advance directives could be an important instrument to support a person's will once he/she is not able to consent anymore - if composed competently. A survey was conducted to identify the level of knowledge concerning possibilities and limits of advance directives.
Methods: The study was conducted as part of the Bavarian Dementia Survey (BayDem).
Article Synopsis
- The eHM Dementia Portal (eHM-DP) is an interactive web tool designed to support informal caregivers and professionals in the dementia care setting.
- The evaluation study conducted from June to September 2014 involved 25 caregivers and 6 professionals, using questionnaires and interviews to assess the portal's effectiveness over a 12-week period.
- Users reported benefits like improved information access, better communication, and empowerment, but there was no significant change in caregiver burden or quality of life during the study.
Background: The European eHealthMonitor project (eHM) developed a user-sensitive and interactive web portal for dementia care: the eHM Dementia Portal (eHM-DP). It aims to provide targeted and personalized support for informal caregivers of people with dementia in a home-based care setting. The objective of the pilot study was to obtain feedback on the eHM-DP from two user perspectives (caregivers and medical professionals), focusing on caregiver empowerment, decision aid, and the perceived benefits of the eHM-DP.
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