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RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
卷 108, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103812
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Developmental disabilities (DD); Supported accommodation; Family; Informal support; Technology; COVID-19
The study found that during the pandemic, most family caregivers adopted remote communication technologies, which were effective in providing emotional support and advocacy, but had limitations in providing significant social support.
Background: Enduring family engagement and informal support is crucial to the health and wellbeing of adults with developmental disabilities (DD) residing in supported accommodation. The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictive measures enforced in residential settings have resulted in changes in daily routine and modified the ways families can interact with and provide support to residents. Yet, the impact of these changes has not been empirically explored. Aim: Explore how family caregivers have interacted with and supported their relatives with DD residing in supported accommodation during the pandemic. Methods: Changes in frequencies of communication modes and types of informal support were measured through a cross-sectional and anonymous online survey which completed by 108 family caregivers of adults with DD. Results: Most family caregivers adopted remote communication technologies; however, these were not perceived to be effective in filling the gap created by reduced face-to-face contact. While families were able to provide emotional support and advocacy using digital technologies, they were limited in their ability to provide significant social support. Conclusions: Findings may help key stakeholders develop and implement novel strategies and policies to accommodate the changing circumstances and to ensure continuity of family engagement and informal support in the context of COVID-19.
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