Commmunity

Digital innovation in adult social care: how we’ve been supporting communities during COVID-19 (EN)

by Local Government Association UK

TYPE OF TOOL: Community Association Report.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for community leaders.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of community involvement by three organizations in London, UK during COVID-19. Appendix contains links to digital tool resources.

Effect of an mHealth Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Older Adults: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (EN)

by Giesbrecht, E.M., & Miller, W.C.
November 01, 2019

TYPE OF TOOL: RCT feasibility protocol.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of a mHealth RCT for the gaining of wheelchair skills. Evaluated the “Enhancing Participation In the Community by improving Wheelchair Skills” program in Canada.

Enabling Inclusion App (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone Application.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for community workers, rehab specialists and program management.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides individual therapy plans based on needs for children and youth aged 0-24yrs. Available in multiple languages. Has a free trial version as well as a subscription version.

Heads Together Online Peer Education (HOPE) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Online community.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for individuals with acquired brain injury and their families.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an online support system developed by and run by persons with lived experience of brain injury.  

Inventory of technologies to support aging in place (IUGM) (EN)

by Centre de recherche IUGM

TYPE OF TOOL: Online resource inventory.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an inventory of technologies that can support aging in place. Includes medication management, communications aids, and assistance with daily activities.  

Jintronix (EN)

Interactive technology for rehabilitation and senior care. Our comprehensive Web-based virtual rehabilitation system is constantly evolving to meet industry needs through ongoing collaboration with rehab teams and leading providers across the country.

Online Aphasia Groups (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Online discussion group.
TARGET POPULATION: Aimed at individuals with communication disorders.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: An online book club was developed for an aphasia group with the goal of increasing communication and reducing social isolation.

Social Participation Navigation (SPAN) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Online program.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for young adults with autism.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a program to help young adults with autism improve their independence in daily functions and promote their social participation.

Technologies for monitoring activities of daily living in older adults: a systematic review (EN)

by Gadey, N., Pataunia, P., et al.
March 23, 2023

TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for researchers and clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a systematic review on the extent and diversity of technologies that monitor daily activities in older adults.  

Télésanté en installations de soins de longue durée (FR)

by Réseau québécois de la télésanté

TYPE OF TOOL: Information Page.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians within the CHSLD system.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides both general information as well as links to French tools and resources. Available in French only.

Virtual Support Project – AutonoMe (EN)

by Local Government Association UK

This collaborative project set out to help people with learning disabilities live more independently, particularly after the Covid pandemic. This was done by developing and implementing virtual support through a provider that guides people through information and learning materials to develop their employability and better manage their mental health and wellbeing.