Use of mobile applications and health technologies among dementia caregivers with chronic conditions: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Almost 80% of people, who are caring for someone with dementia, have one or more chronic conditions and require self-management support. New technologies offer promising solutions; however, little is known about what technologies caregivers use for their health or in general. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of mobile application (app) and health-related technology use among caregivers who have chronic conditions and care for someone with dementia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 122 caregivers recruited online and from communities in the Baltimore-metropolitan area. Data were collected with online surveys and computer-assisted telephone interviews. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze survey data.

Results

SUBMITTER: Mendez KJW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10286551 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature