Enhancing Caregivers' Quality of Life Through a Web-Based Person-Centered Solution (TechQoL4Carers): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informal care is a social challenge that impacts the daily life and quality of life (QoL) of caregivers. While care has evidence of positive aspects, it can also have negative impacts on mental, physical, economic, and social well-being. Nowadays, health, social, and care systems for informal caregivers are needed, from a person-centered perspective, to promote their QoL, health, and empowerment. Technology is a promising tool to provide personalized services.

Objective

This study aims to develop an innovative care-centered technology solution to enhance caregivers' QoL, care impact, occupational balance, health self-management, and empowerment.

Methods

A mixed methods pilot trial was designed as a single-arm open-label study. Participants will be caregiver

SUBMITTER: Groba B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12875564 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature