Telecollaboration in gerontology service learning: Addressing isolation &amp; loneliness in a pandemic

Meuser, Thomas; Konrad, Shelley Cohen; Robnett, Regula H.; Brooks, Franklin

doi:10.1080/02701960.2021.1956489

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“…In addition, its usefulness was commented as it could replace in-person training. In this way, Meuser et al also concluded that the use of technology is a viable option when in-person interactions are not possible in special circumstances [ 49 ]. This supports the hypothesis that was stated in this study—that the audiovisual training material created will be able to continue to help and train the staff of the orphanage, seeking to improve the care they offer to the children.…”

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“…Heijnen et al showed how rehabilitation workers in developing countries encounter treatments that are not feasible in their countries, which can lead to frustration [ 50 ]. For this reason, it is necessary to develop training materials that contemplate the real needs of local personnel so that they can implement them in the context in which they find themselves, as in our study, where this type of material created during the pandemic allowed a benefit [ 49 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Feasibility of Developing Audiovisual Material for Training Needs in a Vietnam Orphanage: A Mixed-Method Design

Jovellar-Isiegas

Sánchez

Buesa-Estéllez

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Disabled children living in orphanages in low-income countries may not have access to the therapy they need. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the situation dramatically, making online training activities a possible innovative option to meet the real needs of local staff. This study aimed to detect the training needs of the local staff of an orphanage in Vietnam, as well as develop an audiovisual training material and measure its feasibility. Training needs were identified through a focus group carried out by the volunteers of Fisios Mundi, a nongovernmental organization. The audiovisual training material was developed to meet these specific needs. Lastly, its feasibility was evaluated, in terms of both content and format, through an ad hoc questionnaire. Nine volunteers participated in the project. Twenty-four videos were created and structured around five themes. This study expands the body of knowledge on how an international cooperation project can be developed in a pandemic situation. The audiovisual training material content and format created in this project was considered by the volunteers as very feasible and useful for training the staff of a Vietnamese orphanage.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%