Efficacy of a Smartphone App Intervention for Reducing Caregiver Stress: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregivers play a pivotal role in maintaining an economically viable health care system, yet they are characterized by low levels of psychological well-being and consistently report unmet needs for psychological support. Mobile app-based (mobile health [mHealth]) interventions present a novel approach to both reducing stress and improving well-being.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-guided mobile app-based psychological intervention for people providing care to family or friends with a physical or mental disability.

Methods

In a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial, 183 caregivers recruited through the web were randomly allocated to either an intervention (n=73) or active control (n=110) condition. The intervention app

SUBMITTER: Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7414413 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature