Development of an App to Provide Daily Support to Caregivers of People With Dementia

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The primary target audience for the dementia app to be developed in this project is family caregivers; the app is designed to reduce their burden while significantly improving the quality and competence of care, thereby helping to maintain a high quality of life for both patients and caregivers.

Research Center

Center for Applied Nursing Research

Department

Applied Nursing Science

Health Sciences

Engineering

The dementia app will be used by approx. 30 people with dementia-related restrictions and their approx. 45 carers as test users and tested over a period of 3 months. A broad-based, longitudinal evaluation design is intended to map the effectiveness in multiple dimensions.

Research Goals

Development of an app that offers individualised recommendations for everyday activities and exercises for people with dementia
An integrated communication/planning platform to support the joint supervision of people with dementia by several relatives
An information platform on dementia-related illnesses, treatment options and emergency measures, as well as information on preventing overload and burnout for family carers