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Type and efficacy of online training for informal carers:

A narrative review

Published Date: 30.5.2025

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Theme: Developing skills and knowledge

Sub-theme: Online learning

Carer education Literature review Ageing Dementia Review

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Theme: Developing skills and knowledge

Sub-theme: Online learning

View Publication Carer education Literature review Ageing Dementia Review

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

All content is reviewed, edited and approved by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team, in line with our Submission Guidelines.


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Type and efficacy of online training for informal carers:

A narrative review

Published Date: 30.5.2025

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  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Bressington D,. Gray R,. Barclay K,. Overy C. and Blackberry I. (2025). 'Type and efficacy of online training for informal carers: a narrative review.' Front. Public Health. 13:1603020. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1603020

Long Summary

This narrative literature review was conducted to explore recent evidence of informal carer eLearning education and training programs, and to guide the design of an online training program for Australian carers, including those living in rural and geographically remote settings.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • eLearning programs can improve carer well-being
  • Most evidence for this is in relation to eLearning for carers of older people and people with dementia

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • There is a lack of good quality research evidence for the range and efficacy of eLearning programs designed for carers of veterans and adults with disabilities, or mental health conditions
  • Most of the evidence available relates to the efficacy of eLearning programs designed for carers of older people and people with dementia.
  • eLearning programs can improve carer well-being, and should be co-designed with carers

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