Using Community-Based Participatory Research for an Online Dementia Care Program

Authors

  • Colla J. MacDonald University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Emma J. Stodel University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Lynn Casimiro University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Lynda Weaver SCO Health Service, Ottawa, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.21.004

Abstract

In this article we describe our experiences using a Community-Based Participatory Research orientation (CBPR; Minkler & Wallerstein, 2003) with a group of community professionals in healthcare institutions. The purpose of the project was to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate an online dementia care program for registered and non-registered healthcare workers in long-term care homes who work with residents with dementia. The Demand-Driven Learning Model (DDLM; MacDonald, Stodel, Farres, Breithaupt, & Gabriel, 2001) was used to guide this process. The CBPR approach allowed multiple views, attitudes, and experiences to strengthen the content, delivery, and evaluation of the program. By addressing some of the issues involved in the process, we hope that our experiences documented in this article will help others develop research partnerships with community professionals, as well as plan, implement, and evaluate collaborative online healthcare training programs.

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Published

2006-11-21

How to Cite

MacDonald, C. J., Stodel, E. J., Casimiro, L., & Weaver, L. (2006). Using Community-Based Participatory Research for an Online Dementia Care Program. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 21(2), 81–104. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.21.004

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2006): Fall

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Copyright (c) 2006 Colla J. MacDonald, Emma J. Stodel, Lynn Casimiro, Lynda Weaver

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