Objective: To compare perspectives of family and professional caregivers regarding an online self-learning platform.

Methods: Family and professional caregivers were interviewed separately. A thematic analysis was conducted with 12 family caregivers and 13 professional caregivers of people living with dementia in Macao using six semi-structured focus group interviews.

Results: Family and professional caregivers had different perspectives regarding the application of online learning program Four main themes emerged from the focus groups, including similarities and differences, namely 1) Need for services; 2) Accessibility to services; 3) Barriers to online learning; 4) Adjustments to the platform.

Conclusions: The psychological assurance offered by an online learning program is imperative to the well-being of family caregivers. By identifying the gap between the needs and abilities of family caregivers and those imagined by professional caregivers, it allows for the development of support programs and interventions tailored to meet the specific needs of family caregivers.

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