eHealth in the support of people with mild intellectual disability in daily life: A systematic review

Abstract

Around the world, increasing use is being made of health services and information delivered or enhanced over the Internet or related technologies, also referred to as eHealth (Eysenbach, 2001). This development may primarily be inspired by the potential of eHealth to improve the quality of the care provided while also upholding affordable care (Proudfoot et al., 2011). In addition, eHealth provides an opportunity for personalized, tailor-made, remote and on-demand support and treatment (

eHealth in support for daily functioning of people with intellectual disability: Views of service users, relatives, and professionals on both its advantages and disadvantages and its facilitating and impeding factors

“…However, before further examining the effectiveness of eHealth in support for daily functioning for service users with ID, it is essential to explore the expectations and perceptions of relevant stakeholders towards eHealth in support for daily functioning, as these factors are vital in the successful use of eHealth (Clifford Simplican, Shivers, Chen, & Leader, 2018;Oudshoorn, Frielink, Nijs, & Embregts, 2020;Ramsten, Martin, Dag, & Marmstål Hammar, 2019;Wennberg & Kjellberg, 2010;Zaagsma et al, 2019). Obviously, the expectations and perceptions of service users themselves are imperative for the actual use of eHealth in support for daily functioning.…”

People with intellectual disabilities living in care facilities engaging in virtual social contact: A systematic review of the feasibility and effects on well-being

“…This review did not provide concrete insights about the requirements for effective implementation of ICT for social contact. The costs of equipment and an internet connection and a lack of technology support have been identified as impeding factors for the use and implementation of eHealth in support of people with intellectual disabilities (Frielink et al, 2020) and might also play a role here. In addition, support from staff and family is an important precondition for the use of ICT.…”

“…On the other hand, the use of ICT may positively impact the well-being of people with disabilities. For example, eHealth services are increasingly used for support of people with intellectual disabilities (Oudshoorn et al, 2020), social media may provide opportunities for developing and maintaining relationships with peers (Caton & Chapman, 2016), and assistive technologies may positively impact the autonomy, confidence, and well-being of people with deafblindness (Dyzel et al, 2020) and support learning in people with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities (den Brok & Sterkenburg, 2014).…”

Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Digital Mental Health Interventions: A Qualitative Exploration with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

“…Behind this 'sudden onset forced digitisation' lies a slow and steady increase in digital interventions designed specifically for people with intellectual disabilities. However, the needs and perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities as a digital tool's end-users are not routinely acknowledged in the design and development process (Oudshoorn, Frielink, Nijs, & Embregts, 2020). Likewise, it is not yet standard practice to include family members, support workers or caregivers in the design or development process, despite them being expected to support with the implementation of such interventions in routine care (Oudshoorn et al, 2020).…”

“…However, the needs and perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities as a digital tool's end-users are not routinely acknowledged in the design and development process (Oudshoorn, Frielink, Nijs, & Embregts, 2020). Likewise, it is not yet standard practice to include family members, support workers or caregivers in the design or development process, despite them being expected to support with the implementation of such interventions in routine care (Oudshoorn et al, 2020). This is true both for tools designed to promote daily living or vocational skills, as well as digital mental health interventions.…”