Table 3 KT strategies for family and informal caregivers
Theme: Connecting to information via people and venues | |
|---|---|
Subtheme | Suggested KT strategies |
Family and informal caregivers are common sources of health information | Educational outreach and materials |
• Develop and distribute KT resources to be provided by primary care (before the patient or family leave the office) to address informational needs especially during wait times or between appointments | |
Interactive small group sessions | |
• Develop training program(s) for patients and their informal caregivers (family members, friends and neighbours of patients) on how to access and use health information on ICT like the Portal • Support a seminar series or other speaking opportunities for users (older persons, caregivers) to share their experiences with others | |
Media campaign | |
• Purchase ads on websites and social media platforms that patients and their caregivers are likely to visit | |
Champions/opinion leaders | |
• Engage patients and ICT users (older persons, caregivers) in sharing knowledge about the ICT with their peers | |