Designing an mHealth application for informal carers concerning the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a need analysis survey
Thilanka Jagoda,
Samath D. Dharmaratne,
Sarath Rathnayake
Abstract:Background
Informal carers face difficulties and challenges when dealing with the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) of their family members or friends residing at home. Mobile health (mHealth) applications are promising for educating and supporting carers. However, needs analysis studies have not been conducted in Sri Lanka to develop mHealth applications for informal carers of people with dementia.
Aims
To explore the needs… Show more
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