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Bakkum L, Schuengel C, Sterkenburg PS, Frielink N, Embregts PJCM, de Schipper JC, Ten Brug A, Tharner A. People with intellectual disabilities living in care facilities engaging in virtual social contact: A systematic review of the feasibility and effects on well-being. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2021; 35:60-74. [PMID: 34245077 PMCID: PMC9291764 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Background During the initial phase of the COVID‐19 pandemic, many people with disabilities living in home care facilities could not receive visitors. The use of virtual social contact has been recommended by health authorities. This systematic review examined the scientific evidence of the use and feasibility of information and communication technology (ICT) for social contact by people with intellectual disabilities living in care facilities, and potential effects on well‐being. Methods Five databases were searched using traditional systematic screening and machine‐learning supported screening. Findings are presented in a narrative synthesis using thematic analysis. Results Nine studies were included. We described three themes: means of ICT used for social contact; effects on well‐being; and benefits, barriers, and preconditions. Conclusions Engaging in virtual social contact may be feasible for people with severe to mild intellectual disabilities, but there is little concrete evidence that this can be used as an alternative for in‐person contact.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lianne Bakkum
- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academische Werkplaats 's Heeren Loo - VU, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
| | - Carlo Schuengel
- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academische Werkplaats 's Heeren Loo - VU, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Paula S Sterkenburg
- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Bartiméus, Zeist, The Netherlands.,Academische Werkplaats Sociale relaties en gehechtheid, Bartiméus - VU, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Noud Frielink
- Academische Werkplaats Leven met een verstandelijke beperking, Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
| | - Petri J C M Embregts
- Academische Werkplaats Leven met een verstandelijke beperking, Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
| | - Johanna Clasien de Schipper
- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academische Werkplaats 's Heeren Loo - VU, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Annet Ten Brug
- Academische Werkplaats EMB, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
| | - Anne Tharner
- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academische Werkplaats 's Heeren Loo - VU, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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