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Developing a Management Guide (the DemPower App) for Couples Where One Partner Has Dementia: Nonrandomized
Reena Lasrado1, Therese Bielsten2, Mark Hann3
1Social Care & Society, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
JMIR Aging
|November 16, 2021
Summary
The DemPower app supports couples coping with dementia, enhancing relationship quality and well-being. It shows promise as a valuable tool, though implementation requires memory clinic support for early diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Digital Health
- Couple's Therapy
Background:
- Couple-centered care is overlooked for dementia.
- Existing services lack focus on the couple relationship.
- The DemPower app was developed to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of the DemPower app.
- To evaluate the acceptability of the DemPower app for couples with dementia.
Main Methods:
- A 3-month feasibility study using a nonrandomized design.
- Recruited 44 couples (UK and Sweden) where one partner had dementia.
- Collected outcome measures at baseline and postintervention.
Main Results:
- 86% of couples accessed all app sections, averaging 8 hours of use.
- 90% found the app useful for daily life and relationship interaction.
- Improvements noted in dementia quality of life and caregiver mutuality; design challenges reported.
Conclusions:
- DemPower is a useful resource for couples affected by dementia.
- Memory clinics should support app implementation for early diagnosis.
- The app can enhance couple well-being and relationship quality.
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