Usage and design evaluation by family caregivers of a stroke intervention web site
- Författare
- Pierce LL, Steiner V.
- Titel
- Usage and design evaluation by family caregivers of a stroke intervention web site
- Utgivningsår
- 2013
- Tidskrift
- Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
- Volym
- 45
- Häfte
- 5
- Sidor
- 254-61
- Sammanfattning
Background
Four out of 5 families are affected by stroke. Many caregivers access the Internet and gather healthcare information from web-based sources.
Design
The purpose of this descriptive evaluation was to assess the usage and design of the Caring~Web© site, which provides education/support for family caregivers of persons with stroke residing in home settings.
Sample and Setting
Thirty-six caregivers from two Midwest states accessed this intervention in a 1-year study. The average participant was fifty-four years of age, white, female, and the spouse of the care recipient.
Methods
In a telephone interview, four website questions were asked twice-/bi-monthly and a 33-item Survey at the conclusion of the study evaluated the website usage and design of its components. Descriptive analysis methods were used and statistics were collected on the number of visits to the website.
Results
On average, participants logged on to the website one to two hours per week, although usage declined after several months for some participants. Participants positively rated the website's appearance and usability that included finding the training to be adequate.
Conclusion
Website designers can replicate this intervention for other health conditions.