Existing Mobile Phone Apps for Self-Care Management of People With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Systematic Analysis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/RD) are progressive neurocognitive disorders that currently affect approximately 50 million people worldwide. Mobile phone apps have been well-integrated into daily lives and can be used to deliver and promote health care. There is an increase in the use of technology to provide care and support to AD/RD patients and their families. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to review apps designed for AD/RD patients and analyze the benefits of, and challenges to, such technological solutions. METHODS:A systematic approach was applied to review the availability, content, features, and quality of mobile phone apps to support self-care among AD/RD patients. RESULTS:The initial search for this review was conducted in January 2019, and the screening and a

SUBMITTER: Guo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7007594 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature