Association Between Mobile App Use and Caregivers' Support System, Time Spent on Caregiving, and Perceived Well-being: Survey Study From a Large Employer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile technology to address caregiver needs has been on the rise. There is limited evidence of effectiveness of such technologies on caregiver experiences.

Objective

This study evaluates the effectiveness of ianacare, a mobile app, among employees of a large employer. ianacare mobilizes personal social circles to help with everyday tasks. Through the use of ianacare, we evaluate the associations between coordinating caregiving tasks among a caregiver's personal support network and outcomes related to the caregiver's support system, time use, perceived productivity, and perceived health and well-being. Caregiver tasks include tasks such as meal preparation, respite care, pet care, and transportation. Time use is the measure of a caregiver's time spent on caregivin

SUBMITTER: Ozluk P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9039821 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature