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Opportunities and Challenges for Augmented Reality in Family Caregiving: Qualitative Video Elicitation Study
Liam Albright1, Woojin Ko2, Meyhaa Buvanesh3
1Department of Information Science, Cornell University, New York, NY, United States.
JMIR Formative Research
|May 30, 2024
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) can help family caregivers with cancer care tasks at home. Careful design is needed to ensure AR reduces burdens and improves support, rather than increasing caregiver stress.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Oncology Nursing
Background:
- Family caregivers face significant challenges in providing home-based cancer care.
- Digital technologies, particularly augmented reality (AR), show promise in supporting caregivers.
- AR applications can aid caregivers in performing complex care responsibilities at home.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how AR can assist family caregivers in home-based cancer care.
- To identify caregiver challenges where AR might offer solutions.
- To investigate opportunities and risks associated with AR in caregiving.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative video elicitation study was conducted with clinicians and family caregivers.
- Three AR video elicitations demonstrated potential AR applications for postsurgical cancer care tasks (wound care, drain care, exercise).
- The study focused on high-level feedback regarding AR's future role in caregiving, avoiding common usability issues.
Main Results:
- Clinicians and caregivers highlighted current information and communication gaps in caregiving.
- AR may increase caregiver confidence and reduce anxiety through image/video support and improved clinician communication.
- Improperly deployed AR could potentially increase caregiver burdens.
Conclusions:
- Findings inform the design of future AR devices, software, and caregiver support interventions.
- AR technologies offer tailored support, enhanced monitoring, and improved communication for integrated care.
- AR should be considered within a holistic care journey involving multiple stakeholders and communication channels.
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