Acceptability of Telegram-based Training among Aged Care Providers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing infection prevention and control (IPC) in nursing homes was challenging due to the impracticality of typical face-to-face teaching. Concerns about device availability, Internet connectivity, and acceptance of online training for care workers led to the selection of Telegram for its minimal bandwidth use and appeal in the socio-educational setting. An online survey assessing the acceptability of a Telegram-based IPC training program was conducted on 60 care providers from 14 aged care facilities. Despite the strong acceptability of Telegram-based training, there are challenges to be overcome when delivering online learning for aged care providers. [ FROM AUTHOR]