CareHeroes Web and Android™ Apps for Dementia Caregivers A Feasibility Study

被引：38

作者：

Brown, Ellen Leslie ^{[1
]}

Ruggiano, Nicole ^{[2
]}

Page, Timothy F. ^{[3
]}

Roberts, Lisa

Hristidis, Vagelis ^{[5
]}

Whiteman, Karen L. ^{[6
]}

Castro, Joana ^{[4
]}

机构：

[1] Florida Int Univ, Nicole Wertheim Coll Nursing & Hlth Sci, Dept Phys Therapy, Miami, FL 33199 USA

[2] Florida Int Univ, Sch Social Work, Miami, FL 33199 USA

[3] Florida Int Univ, Dept Hlth Policy & Management, Robert Stempel Coll Publ Hlth & Social Work, Miami, FL 33199 USA

[4] United HomeCare, Miami, FL USA

[5] Univ Calif Riverside, Comp Sci & Engn, Riverside, CA 92521 USA

[6] Dartmouth Coll, Dartmouth Ctr Hlth & Aging, 1 Med Ctr Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756 USA

来源：

RESEARCH IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING | 2016年 / 9卷 / 04期

基金：

美国国家科学基金会; 美国国家卫生研究院;

关键词：

INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY; BEHAVIORAL-PROBLEMS; HEALTH INFORMATION; CARE; INTERVENTIONS; DEPRESSION; MANAGEMENT; BARRIERS; PEOPLE; BURDEN;

D O I：

10.3928/19404921-20160229-02

中图分类号：

R47 [护理学];

学科分类号：

1011 ;

摘要：

The purpose of the current feasibility study was to examine the use, utility, and areas for refinement of a newly developed web-based and Android (TM) application (app) (i.e., CareHeroes) with multiple features to support individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia (AD). The study was performed over an 11-week period with triads of AD caregivers, assigned home care case managers, and primary care providers (PCP). The study involved quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Eleven AD caregivers (seven daughters, two sons, and two spouses), six case managers, and five PCPs participated. Data demonstrate participants were mostly satisfied with the multiple features and ability to access and use CareHeroes. Barriers for use include concerns about time constraints and not being familiar with technology. Although the study findings are promising, a longer term study to evaluate the impact of the CareHeroes app is indicated.

引用

页码：193 / 203

页数：11

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