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Ryan C, Vanderburg M, Chugh R, Johnston K, Clapperton R, Bond K, Flanders M, James C. Mobile applications in nursing science education: A scoping review with snowballing method. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 138:106215. [PMID: 38608388 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To review the available evidence on the use and effectiveness of mobile applications to assist nursing students in comprehending, utilising, and applying specialised language and knowledge terminologies when learning the language of biosciences. DESIGN A scoping review. DATA SOURCES The databases CINAHL Complete, ERIC, EMCare, MEDLINE, PubMed, the OVID scholarly interface and the web search engine Google Scholar were searched. REVIEW METHODS Peer-reviewed literature published in English during the period 2010-2023 was reviewed. Snowballing methods saw the reference lists of all included articles searched, and a secondary search of the Scopus ranked top ten nursing journals. Articles were included if they reported on any app or digital resource used when teaching undergraduate nursing students biosciences/science language skills, concepts, or terminology. Studies were excluded if the participants were non-nursing student cohorts or content did not meet the inclusion criteria. RESULTS Mobile applications generally contribute positively to nursing students' education. These applications are deemed valuable tools, offering structured content in easily digestible formats. Some applications also foster teamwork and collaboration during clinical placements, promoting peer learning, and a sense of community. User internet access and preparation for learning were the only noted barriers. A range of science-based concepts were taught using applications, including diabetes mellitus, medical terminology, asthma, and cardiac conditions. Despite the promise shown by using mobile applications to teach nurse sciences, few are dedicated to bioscience language and scientific terminology. Recognising the challenging nature of teaching these concepts, developing specialised applications could substantially improve the educational experience for nursing students. CONCLUSION Nurse educators are encouraged to teach with applications given their reported effectiveness in knowledge gains for students learning science concepts. Rigorous interventional study designs are warranted to extend suggestions that using applications enhances student understanding of challenging scientific concepts and support quality in clinical learning.
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- Colleen Ryan
- School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central, Queensland University, 160 Ann St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Education and the Arts, Central Queensland University, 6 University Drive, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.
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- ICT, School of Engineering & Technology, Tertiary Education Division, CQUniversity Melbourne, 120 Spencer St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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- School of Access Education, Tertiary Education Division CQUniversity Bundaberg, Building 1, University Drive, Bundaberg, QLD 4670, Australia.
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Australia, Building 6/2.28, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4701.
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- School of Access Education, Tertiary Education Division, CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea, Building 6, Boundary Road, Ooralea, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Access Education, Tertiary Education Division CQUniversity Bundaberg, Building 1, University Drive, Bundaberg, QLD 4670, Australia.
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- School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central, Queensland University, 160 Ann St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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Kelley MM, Powell T, Camara D, Shah N, Norton JM, Deitelzweig C, Vaidy N, Hsiao CJ, Wang J, Bierman AS. Mobile Health Apps, Family Caregivers, and Care Planning: Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e46108. [PMID: 38781588 PMCID: PMC11157180 DOI: 10.2196/46108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND People living with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) face substantial challenges in planning and coordinating increasingly complex care. Family caregivers provide important assistance for people with MCCs but lack sufficient support. Caregiver apps have the potential to help by enhancing care coordination and planning among the health care team, including patients, caregivers, and clinicians. OBJECTIVE We aim to conduct a scoping review to assess the evidence on the development and use of caregiver apps that support care planning and coordination, as well as to identify key factors (ie, needs, barriers, and facilitators) related to their use and desired caregiver app functionalities. METHODS Papers intersecting 2 major domains, mobile health (mHealth) apps and caregivers, that were in English and published from 2015 to 2021 were included in the initial search from 6 databases and gray literature and ancestry searches. As per JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) Scoping Review guidelines and PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews), 2 authors independently screened full texts with disagreements resolved by a third author. Working in pairs, the authors extracted data using a pilot-tested JBI extraction table and compared results for consensus. RESULTS We identified 34 papers representing 25 individual studies, including 18 (53%) pilot and feasibility studies, 13 (38%) qualitative studies, and 2 experimental or quasi-experimental studies. None of the identified studies assessed an intervention of a caregiver app for care planning and coordination for people with MCCs. We identified important caregiver needs in terms of information, support, and care coordination related to both caregiving and self-care. We compiled desired functionalities and features enabling apps to meet the care planning and care coordination needs of caregivers, in particular, the integration of caregiver roles into the electronic health record. CONCLUSIONS Caregiver needs identified through this study can inform developers and researchers in the design and implementation of mHealth apps that integrate with the electronic health record to link caregivers, patients, and clinicians to support coordinated care for people with MCCs. In addition, this study highlights the need for more rigorous research on the use of mHealth apps to support caregivers in care planning and coordination.
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- Marjorie M Kelley
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Credence Management Solution, USAID Global Health Technical Professionals, Washington, DC, United States
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, Rockville, MD, United States
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- Florida State University College of Nursing, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, Rockville, MD, United States
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Chen TH, Lee SD, Ma WF. Attributes, Quality, and Downloads of Dementia-Related Mobile Apps for Patients With Dementia and Their Caregivers: App Review and Evaluation Study. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e51076. [PMID: 38684083 DOI: 10.2196/51076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The adoption of mobile health (mHealth) apps among older adults (>65 years) is rapidly increasing. However, use of such apps has not been fully effective in supporting people with dementia and their caregivers in their daily lives. This is mainly attributed to the heterogeneous quality of mHealth apps, highlighting the need for improved app quality in the development of dementia-related mHealth apps. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were (1) to assess the quality and content of mobile apps for dementia management and (2) to investigate the relationship between app quality and download numbers. METHODS We reviewed dementia-related mHealth apps available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in Taiwan. The identified mobile apps were stratified according to a random sampling approach and evaluated by five independent reviewers with sufficient training and proficiency in the field of mHealth and the related health care sector. App quality was scored according to the user version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale. A correlation analysis was then performed between the app quality score and number of app downloads. RESULTS Among the 17 apps that were evaluated, only one was specifically designed to provide dementia-related education. The mean score for the overall app quality was 3.35 (SD 0.56), with the engagement (mean 3.04, SD 0.82) and information (mean 3.14, SD 0.88) sections of the scale receiving the lowest ratings. Our analyses showed clear differences between the top three- and bottom three-rated apps, particularly in the entertainment and interest subsections of the engagement category where the ratings ranged from 1.4 to 5. The top three apps had a common feature in their interface, which included memory, attention, focus, calculation, and speed-training games, whereas the apps that received lower ratings were found to be deficient in providing adequate information. Although there was a correlation between the number of downloads (5000 or more) and app quality (t15=4.087, P<.001), this may not be a significant determinant of the app's perceived impact. CONCLUSIONS The quality of dementia-related mHealth apps is highly variable. In particular, our results show that the top three quality apps performed well in terms of engagement and information, and they all received more than 5000 downloads. The findings of this study are limited due to the small sample size and possibility of disregarding exceptional occurrences. Publicly available expert ratings of mobile apps could help people with dementia and their caregivers choose a quality mHealth app.
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- Tzu Han Chen
- PhD Program for Health Science and Industry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- PhD Program in Healthcare Science, Department of Physical Therapy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- PhD Program in Healthcare Science, School of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Benmessaoud C, Pfisterer KJ, De Leon A, Saragadam A, El-Dassouki N, Young KGM, Lohani R, Xiong T, Pham Q. Design of a Dyadic Digital Health Module for Chronic Disease Shared Care: Development Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e45035. [PMID: 38145480 PMCID: PMC10775044 DOI: 10.2196/45035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic forced the spread of digital health tools to address limited clinical resources for chronic health management. It also illuminated a population of older patients requiring an informal caregiver (IC) to access this care due to accessibility, technological literacy, or English proficiency concerns. For patients with heart failure (HF), this rapid transition exacerbated the demand on ICs and pushed Canadians toward a dyadic care model where patients and ICs comanage care. Our previous work identified an opportunity to improve this dyadic HF experience through a shared model of dyadic digital health. We call this alternative model of care "Caretown for Medly," which empowers ICs to concurrently expand patients' self-care abilities while acknowledging ICs' eagerness to provide greater support. OBJECTIVE We present the systematic design and development of the Caretown for Medly dyadic management module. While HF is the outlined use case, we outline our design methodology and report on 6 core disease-invariant features applied to dyadic shared care for HF management. This work lays the foundation for future usability assessments of Caretown for Medly. METHODS We conducted a qualitative, human-centered design study based on 25 semistructured interviews with self-identified ICs of loved ones living with HF. Interviews underwent thematic content analysis by 2 coders independently for themes derived deductively (eg, based on the interview guide) and inductively refined. To build the Caretown for Medly model, we (1) leveraged the Knowledge to Action (KTA) framework to translate knowledge into action and (2) borrowed Google Sprint's ability to quickly "solve big problems and test new ideas," which has been effective in the medical and digital health spaces. Specifically, we blended these 2 concepts into a new framework called the "KTA Sprint." RESULTS We identified 6 core disease-invariant features to support ICs in care dyads to provide more effective care while capitalizing on dyadic care's synergistic benefits. Features were designed for customizability to suit the patient's condition, informed by stakeholder analysis, corroborated with literature, and vetted through user needs assessments. These features include (1) live reports to enhance data sharing and facilitate appropriate IC support, (2) care cards to enhance guidance on the caregiving role, (3) direct messaging to dissolve the disconnect across the circle of care, (4) medication wallet to improve guidance on managing complex medication regimens, (5) medical events timeline to improve and consolidate management and organization, and (6) caregiver resources to provide disease-specific education and support their self-care. CONCLUSIONS These disease-invariant features were designed to address ICs' needs in supporting their care partner. We anticipate that the implementation of these features will empower a shared model of care for chronic disease management through digital health and will improve outcomes for care dyads.
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- Camila Benmessaoud
- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Systems Design Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Healthcare Human Factors, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Media and Arts, Humber College, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- School of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- School of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Fakolade A, Cardwell KL, Ross-White A, Broitman E, Chow E, Hume TA, Keeling M, Ludgate J, Pilutti LA. Exploring usability characteristics in computer-based digital health technologies for family caregivers of people with chronic progressive conditions: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2023; 21:2413-2421. [PMID: 37641814 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-23-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this scoping review is to map the literature on how usability is considered during the design and/or evaluation of computer-based digital health technologies for family caregivers of persons with chronic progressive conditions. INTRODUCTION Computer-based digital health technologies offer convenient alternatives for delivering interventions to caregivers of people with chronic progressive conditions. Usability is a critical component of good practice in developing and implementing health and social care technologies; however, we need to determine whether usability is incorporated in the design and/or evaluation of computer-based digital health technologies for caregivers of people with chronic progressive conditions. Within this context, a broad overview of the existing literature on usability in computer-based digital health technologies is needed. INCLUSION CRITERIA We will include studies published from 2012 to the present that describe usability characteristics of computer-based digital health technologies targeting adult (≥18 years old) family caregivers of people with chronic progressive conditions, regardless of study design or setting. METHODS We will use the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. We will conduct searches of MEDLINE (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), and Web of Science Core Collection to capture eligible studies. After the results are deduplicated, 2 independent reviewers will assess each study for eligibility and extract data from the included studies. Conflicts will be resolved through discussion or with a third reviewer. Data analysis will use a textual narrative synthesis approach. REVIEW REGISTRATION Open Science Framework osf.io/w4vk5.
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- Afolasade Fakolade
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Queen's Collaboration for Health Care Quality: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
- Bracken Health Sciences Library, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Wan Y, Cai Y, Liao S, Zhao Q, Wang Y, Song X, Meng SS, Ji X, Wu Y, Qiu P. Smartphone-based versus traditional face-to-face collaborative care for community-dwelling older adults living with dementia in China: protocol for an implementation science-based sequential multiple assignment randomised trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e067406. [PMID: 37423624 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The high costs of institutional care and the burdensome demands of home care are challenging for families of adults with dementia. The collaborative care model (CCM) provides a potential solution to these challenges. Leveraging advancements in mobile technologies, smartphone-based management could offer a feasible means of providing collaborative care in a community setting. Therefore, this study aims to establish a CCM for home-cared older adults with dementia to determine the best strategy to deliver collaborative care, including both the channel and frequency of delivery. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study will be conducted in the communities of Chengdu city, Sichuan province, China. It is designed under the framework of implementation science. In the first stage, intervention strategies for community-dwelling older adults with dementia and their caregivers will be developed using Delphi methods and focus group interviews. The second stage will involve designing a sequential multiple assignment randomised trial to compare the effectiveness of face-to-face intervention versus a WeChat mini program-based intervention. This comparison will involve 358 pairs of older adults with dementia and their caregivers, with the frequency of intervention also assessed. Follow-up evaluations will be implemented at the 6th, 12th and 18th months post-intervention initiation. Primary outcomes encompass the proportion of patients demonstrating an improvement in quality of life and the proportion of caregivers exhibiting a reduction in caregiver burden. Analysis will be based on the intention-to-treat principle, and the generalised estimating equation approach will be used. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios will be used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different delivery methods and frequencies. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has received approval from the Ethics Committee of West China Fourth Hospital/School of Public Health, Sichuan University (Gwll2022004). Informed consent will be obtained for all participants. The findings of the study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed scientific journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2200057945.
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- Yang Wan
- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Premanandan S, Ahmad A, Cajander Å, Ågerfalk P, van Gemert-Pijnen L. Designing and Evaluating IT Applications for Informal Caregivers: Protocol for a Scoping Review. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e47650. [PMID: 37410533 PMCID: PMC10360011 DOI: 10.2196/47650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A growing number of informal caregivers in many countries are important for effective functioning of health care in our society. Hence, they must receive the required support and services to continue providing care. IT applications can be used to support informal caregivers in their caregiving activities. However, evidence-informed guidelines for developing such IT applications and their evaluation are scarce. Hence, this scoping review can aid researchers and designers by providing design recommendations for IT apps for caregivers and potentially improve the design of IT applications for caregivers to meet their needs better. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe the proposal for a scoping review of current practices and recommendations in designing and evaluating IT applications for informal caregivers. The scoping review will also discuss the opportunities and challenges in designing these IT applications. METHODS We will use a 5-step scoping review methodology to map relevant literature published as follows: (1) identify the research question, (2) identify relevant studies, (3) select relevant studies for review, (4) chart the data from selected literature, and (5) summarize and report results. A structured search will be conducted in PubMed, Scopus, IEEE digital library, Web of Science, and ACM Digital Library databases. In addition, hand searches of reference lists and keyword searches in Google Scholar will also be conducted. Inclusion criteria will be researched (journal and conference) articles focused on IT applications designed for use by informal caregivers and study type to be qualitative studies. Two reviewers will independently identify articles for review and extract data. Conflicts will be discussed, and a third reviewer will be consulted if a consensus cannot be reached. These data will be analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS The results from this scoping review will be presented in a narrative form, and additional data on study characteristics will be presented in diagrams or tabular format. Uppsala University first initiated this scoping review protocol in December 2021 as part of the European Union-funded project ENTWINE. This work was also supported by the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish Cancer Society. The results will be presented in August 2023 and will be disseminated through a report to the European Union and a peer-reviewed journal publication. In addition, the team plans to share its findings on various public platforms, including social media, blog posts, and relevant conferences and workshops. CONCLUSIONS This is, to our knowledge, the first study to map the literature on the design and evaluation of IT applications for informal caregivers. The scoping review's results will detail the requirements, design suggestions, and user preferences, as well as the usability criteria and features of IT applications for informal caregivers. A mapping of studies could inform the design and implementation of future IT applications for informal caregivers. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/47650.
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- Shweta Premanandan
- Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Visual Information and Interaction, Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Visual Information and Interaction, Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, Department of Psychology, Health & Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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Bahadori M, Sami R, Abolhassani S, Atashi V. Comparing the effects of smartphone-based and face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation education on caregiver burden and quality of life among the family caregivers of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled field trial. Trials 2023; 24:212. [PMID: 36949531 PMCID: PMC10032255 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07239-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional limitation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and their dependence on their family caregivers (FCs) can significantly increase caregiver burden (CB) and reduce the quality of life (QOL) among FCs. Education of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) to FCs is a strategy with potential positive effects on CB. This study was conducted to compare the effects of smartphone-based and face-to-face (FTF) PR education on CB and QOL among the FCs of patients with COPD. METHODS This randomized controlled field trial was conducted in 2021-2022. Participants were purposefully selected from the PR unit of Khorshid comprehensive respiratory care clinic in Isfahan, Iran, and randomly allocated to a control and an intervention group. Participants in the control group received PR education in twelve 30-60-min FTF sessions held twice weekly in six consecutive weeks. Their counterparts in the intervention group received PR education for 6 weeks through an android application. The Zarit Burden Interview and the 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) were used for data collection before and immediately after the study intervention. The SPSS software (v. 24.0) was used to analyze the data through the independent-sample t, paired-sample t, chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests. RESULTS The means of participants' age was 47.7 ± 13.8 years in the control group and 44.1 ± 14.8 years in the intervention group. Most participants in these groups were female (82.9% vs. 71.4%). The pretest mean scores of CB and QOL were respectively 50.77 ± 10.64 and 27.82 ± 3.9 in the control group and 49.77 ± 7.65 and 26.71 ± 3.5 in the intervention group with no significant between-group difference (P > 0.05). At the posttest, these values were respectively 51.57 ± 7.32 and 27.74 ± 3.28 in the control group and 37.31 ± 6.95 and 34.37 ± 2.8 in the intervention group, and between-group differences were significant (P < 0.05). The mean scores of CB and QOL did not significantly change in the control group (P > 0.05), but respectively decreased and increased significantly in the intervention group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Smartphone-based PR education is effective in significantly decreasing CB and improving QOL among the FCs of patients with COPD. TRIAL REGISTRATION Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials IRCT20161203031200N3.
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- Mobina Bahadori
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Adult Health Nursing Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Adult Health Nursing Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran.
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