Evaluating a Web-Based Intervention for Disability Benefit Claimants
Author Information
Author(s): Samoocha David, Snels Ingrid AK, Bruinvels David J, Anema Johannes R, Kowalczyk Wojtek, van der Beek Allard J
Primary Institution: VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
How effective is a web-based intervention in empowering disability benefit claimants?
Conclusion
The intervention had low reach and compliance, with only 9% of the target population participating as intended.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 9% of the target population enrolled in the internet program.
- 33% of participants never logged on to the website after enrollment.
- Participants rated the website intervention with an average score of 7.32 out of 10.
Takeaway
Only a few people used the online program designed to help them prepare for disability assessments, and many who signed up didn't use it much.
Methodology
Participants were recruited through invitation brochures, and their usage was tracked via web logs and an online questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Overrepresentation of females and higher educated claimants among participants.
Limitations
High non-response rate among non-participants and inability to retrieve comprehensive demographic data.
Participant Demographics
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