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Perceptions of Older People with Cognitive Impairment, Caregivers, and Professionals about ehcoBUTLER (Tablet Health Care Platform): A Qualitative Focus Group Study

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  • Leslie María Contreras-Somoza

    (Faculty of Psychology, Campus Ciudad Jardín, University of Salamanca, Avenida de la Merced, 109, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
    Department of Research and Development, Iberian Institute of Research in Psycho-Sciences, INTRAS Foundation, Carretera de la Hiniesta 137, 49024 Zamora, Spain)

  • José Miguel Toribio-Guzmán

    (Department of Research and Development, Iberian Institute of Research in Psycho-Sciences, INTRAS Foundation, Carretera de la Hiniesta 137, 49024 Zamora, Spain)

  • María Cruz Sánchez-Gómez

    (Department of Didactic, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, Paseo de Canalejas, 169, 37008 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Eider Irazoki

    (Faculty of Psychology, Campus Ciudad Jardín, University of Salamanca, Avenida de la Merced, 109, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
    Department of Research and Development, Iberian Institute of Research in Psycho-Sciences, INTRAS Foundation, Carretera de la Hiniesta 137, 49024 Zamora, Spain)

  • María Victoria Martín-Cilleros

    (Department of Didactic, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, Paseo de Canalejas, 169, 37008 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Sonia Verdugo-Castro

    (Department of Didactic, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, Paseo de Canalejas, 169, 37008 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Esther Parra-Vidales

    (Department of Research and Development, Iberian Institute of Research in Psycho-Sciences, INTRAS Foundation, Carretera de la Hiniesta 137, 49024 Zamora, Spain)

  • María Victoria Perea-Bartolomé

    (Faculty of Psychology, Campus Ciudad Jardín, University of Salamanca, Avenida de la Merced, 109, 37005 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Manuel Ángel Franco-Martín

    (Faculty of Psychology, Campus Ciudad Jardín, University of Salamanca, Avenida de la Merced, 109, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
    Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Río Hortega University Hospital, Calle Dulzaina, 2, 47012 Valladolid, Spain
    Department of Psychiatry, Zamora Provincial Hospital, Calle Hernán Cortés, 40, 49071 Zamora, Spain)

Abstract

EhcoBUTLER is a tablet platform mainly aimed at the elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to promote their well-being and health. The main objective of this study was to explore the perceptions and feedback level of the ehcoBUTLER potential users and stakeholders to improve its development. Through this exploration, the secondary objective was to contribute to the development of software/apps that promote their integral health. Focus groups were conducted (13 elderly with MCI, 13 with dementia, 12 caregivers, 11 professionals). The content and feedback level were analyzed. Participants liked the appearance of ehcoBUTLER, would like to use it, and were mainly interested in the emotional, healthy lifestyle, cognitive, and ergonomic tools. It is necessary to have prior training, more intuitive/customizable apps, low-price/free, offline/USB content, and add other activities/features. EhcoBUTLER is well-oriented to meet the needs and preferences of potential users. However, improvements in its usability, accessibility, and sustainability are needed. The participants’ perspectives provided a comprehensive view to improve ehcoBUTLER, so that in the future, it can benefit the elderly to be active agents in their health; support caregivers in their role and to have a respite; and professionals to have a multi-intervention platform. The present findings can contribute to the development of tablet software/apps that promote the integral well-being of this population.

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  • Leslie María Contreras-Somoza & José Miguel Toribio-Guzmán & María Cruz Sánchez-Gómez & Eider Irazoki & María Victoria Martín-Cilleros & Sonia Verdugo-Castro & Esther Parra-Vidales & María Victoria Pe, 2022. "Perceptions of Older People with Cognitive Impairment, Caregivers, and Professionals about ehcoBUTLER (Tablet Health Care Platform): A Qualitative Focus Group Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-23, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:11:p:6761-:d:829630
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