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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Aging Studies
  • Health Informatics
  • Caregiver Support Technologies

Background:

  • Aging services technologies (ASTs) show promise in reducing caregiver burden.
  • Underutilization of ASTs by caregivers stems from insufficient awareness and knowledge.
  • Educational interventions are needed to promote AST adoption among caregivers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based educational program.
  • To increase caregiver knowledge, improve attitudes, and reduce stigma associated with ASTs.
  • To explore demographic and caregiving factors influencing AST adoption.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 43 caregivers participated in a video-based educational program.
  • Paired sample t-tests assessed changes in AST knowledge, stigma, and intention.
  • Repeated measures ANOVAs examined differences based on caregiver age and functional limitation domains.

Main Results:

  • The program significantly improved caregiver AST knowledge, reduced stigma, and increased intention to use ASTs.
  • Younger caregivers (<65) demonstrated better baseline knowledge and greater post-program improvements in attitude and stigma.
  • Caregivers of individuals with fewer functional limitations showed a positive shift in AST attitude post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Video-based education is effective in enhancing caregiver understanding and acceptance of ASTs.
  • Targeted approaches may be necessary to optimize AST adoption across diverse caregiver populations.
  • The program demonstrates potential for widespread benefit in supporting caregivers through technology.