Are mobile apps meeting the needs of caregivers of people living with dementia? An evaluation of existing apps for caregivers.
Aging Ment Health
; 28(4): 577-586, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Informal caregivers of people living with dementia (ICPDs) experience stressors that can lead to adverse outcomes. Although apps for ICPDs are available, evidence to support their effectiveness is limited. This investigation was aimed at providing an evaluation of available apps for ICPDs.METHODS:
We conducted two studies 1) search and evaluation of available apps; and 2) controlled trial of two apps identified in the Study 1 (NCT05217004). For Study 2, participants were randomly assigned to one of the two app-using groups or a control group. Outcome measures were administered before, post-intervention, and at a follow-up. Interviews with caregivers were conducted to examine their needs regarding the development of future apps.RESULTS:
Sixteen apps were examined in Study 1. Results suggest that the number and type of features present in each app may not be sufficient to address the multifaceted needs of ICPDs. In Study 2, contrary to expectation, we did not identify differences between the app-using and control conditions on our outcome measures. Participants noted several content and user-experience needs to consider in developing new apps.CONCLUSION:
Findings from the investigation can inform future developments of apps to address the needs of ICPDs.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Demencia
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Aplicaciones Móviles
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aging Ment Health
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
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PSICOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá