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Using Digital Inequality Framework to Evaluate a Technology-Delivered Intervention for Caregivers: Age, Education, and Computer Proficiency.
Thompson, Amber D; Sparks, Catharine; Wong, Bob; Iacob, Eli; Terrill, Alexandra L; Caserta, Michael; Utz, Rebecca L.
Affiliation
  • Thompson AD; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Sparks C; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Wong B; College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Iacob E; College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Terrill AL; Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Caserta M; Department of Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Utz RL; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
J Aging Health ; : 8982643241232173, 2024 Feb 07.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38327121
ABSTRACT

Objectives:

Using "digital inequality" as a conceptual framework, this study evaluates the feasibility and usability of a technology-delivered intervention (an "app") for Alzheimer's and related dementia family caregivers. Time for Living and Caring (TLC) is an on-line intervention that provides virtual coaching and self-administered education and resources.

Methods:

A sample of family caregivers (n = 163) used the tool for 16 weeks, which included completing the Computer Proficiency Questionnaire (CPQ-12) at baseline. Analyses investigate the relationship between age, CPQ scores, intervention use, appraisal, and caregiver outcomes.

Results:

Age was inversely associated with CPQ; however, CPQ scores did not have a significant relationship with participant's self-perceived benefits or intervention appraisal. Computer Proficiency Questionnaire scores provided insight regarding research feasibility, with lower scores associated with greater odds of discontinuing engagement.

Discussion:

CPQ-12 scores can be used as a screening tool to identify those who may need additional support to engage with and benefit from technology-delivered interventions.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic_studies Aspects: Equity_inequality Language: En Journal: J Aging Health Journal subject: GERIATRIA Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic_studies Aspects: Equity_inequality Language: En Journal: J Aging Health Journal subject: GERIATRIA Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States