A Mobile Application for Enhancing Caregiver Support and Resource Management for Long-Term Dependent Individuals in Rural Areas
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The SmartCaregivers mobile app improved rural caregivers' knowledge and support. This technology enhances resource management and care coordination for dependent individuals in Thailand.
Area Of Science
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health Interventions
- Caregiver Support Systems
Background
- Rural caregivers face limited access to resources and support systems.
- Long-term dependent care in rural areas necessitates improved management and accessibility.
- The "SmartCaregivers" mobile application was developed to address these challenges.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the need for a database and mobile application for rural caregiver support.
- To develop and evaluate the "SmartCaregivers" mobile application for resource management.
- To assess the impact and acceptance of the mobile application among caregivers.
Main Methods
- Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model.
- Data collection via surveys and interviews with 402 caregivers and 10 key informants.
- Quasi-experimental pre-post-test design and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) evaluation.
Main Results
- Significant increase in caregiver knowledge scores post-intervention (10.49 to 12.18).
- High perceived usefulness (4.36) and ease of use (4.31) of the "SmartCaregivers" application.
- Positive user ratings for system quality, functions, and structural design.
Conclusions
- The "SmartCaregivers" mobile application effectively enhances caregiver knowledge and support in rural settings.
- The application demonstrates high acceptance and perceived usefulness, improving resource management and care coordination.
- This digital health solution offers a promising model for improving caregiving in underserved rural areas.
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