Sex and gender differences in technology needs and preferences among informal caregivers of persons with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia is a major public health concern associated with significant caregiver demands and there are technologies available to assist with caregiving. However, there is a paucity of information on caregiver needs and preferences for these technologies, particularly from a sex and gender perspective. To address this gap in research, the objectives of this study are to examine (1) the knowledge of technology, (2) perceived usefulness of technology, (3) feature preferences when installing and using technology and (4) sex and gender influences on technology needs and preferences among family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) across North America.

Methods

A secondary analysis was conducted on an existing cross-sectional survey with family caregivers of PWDs. R

SUBMITTER: Xiong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7236350 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature