Project VITAL at Home: Impact of Technology on Loneliness and Well-Being of Family Caregivers of People with Dementia

Nguyen, Lydia T.; Prophater, Lorna; Fazio, Sam; Hülür, Gizem; Tate, Rio; Sherwin, Kasia; Shatzer, Julie; Peterson, Lindsay; Haley, William E.

doi:10.1080/07317115.2022.2123726

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“…Caregiver isolation and wellbeing were assessed when caregiver participants were given access to support materials via an electronic tablet. Access to the content did not show any improvement in caregivers' loneliness or self‐perceived satisfaction 64 . Torkamani et al 55 .…”

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“…Access to the content did not show any improvement in caregivers' loneliness or self-perceived satisfaction. 64 Torkamani et al 55 conducted an RCT using an online platform which encompassed educational material and facilitated contact with peers and clinicians (ALADDIN). The evaluation demonstrated poorer outcomes for people accessing the platform, including more severe dementia, poorer cognition, and lower physical weight.…”

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A systematic review of digital access to post‐diagnostic health and social care services for dementia

Watson,

Hanna,

Talbot

et al. 2024

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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ObjectivesFor many people with dementia and unpaid carers, using technology for care and support has become essential. Rapid proliferation of technology highlights the need to understand digital access to health and social care services for dementia. This mixed‐methods systematic review aims to explore digital access to health and social care services for dementia, from the perspective of people with dementia and unpaid carers.MethodsNine electronic databases were searched in May 2023 for qualitative, quantitative, or mixed‐method studies, published in English or German, focused on experiences of using technology‐delivered health and social care services for people with dementia and unpaid carers. After removal of duplicates and screening, 44 empirical papers were included.ResultsFrom the 44 studies, findings were grouped into five categories, highlighting experiences for people with dementia and unpaid carers: (1) Adapting to technology, (2) Inequalities and variations in outcomes, (3) Impact on caring, (4) Impact on health, and (5) Impact on relationships. Proliferation of technology in care access emphasised the need for quick adaptation to technology and examination of its impact. The impact of such service delivery has evidenced mixed findings. There were improvements in the health and wellbeing of people with dementia and unpaid carers, and benefits for their dyadic relationship. However, using technology for health and social care access is not always possible and is often reliant on unpaid carers for support. Lower tech‐literacy, lack of equipment or money to buy equipment and poor internet connection can impact the potential for positive outcomes.ConclusionsTechnology can bring great benefits: social inclusion, improved service access and care. However, using technology in service delivery in dementia needs careful thought. Professionals and service providers need to be cognizant of the complex nature of dementia, and the benefits and challenges of hybrid service delivery.

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A systematic review of digital access to post‐diagnostic health and social care services for dementia

Watson,

Hanna,

Talbot

et al. 2024

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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“…Growing attention has been paid in recent years to how technology can help family caregivers of people with a range of physical and mental health issues (Darley et al, 2024). Technology is opening up new ways to improve caregiving experiences, improve access to information and resources, and encourage communication between caregivers, healthcare providers, and other support networks (Nguyen et al, 2024). Examples of these opportunities include the growth of digital health tools, telemedicine platforms, mobile applications, and online support communities.…”

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Technologies' Potential And Difficulties In Assisting Family Caregivers Of Patients With Somatoform Diseases

Nagpal,

Chaturvedi,

Fakhr

2024

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Governments now mainly rely on family caregivers (FCs) to take care of patients and lessen the burden placed on official health and social care systems as the world's population ages. The sustainability of family caregivers' unpaid caregiving job has grown to be a critical problem due to mounting demand. This study investigates the care-related career objectives of family caregivers and explains how those goals relate to or do not relate to technology using qualitative data. The research will enlist family caregivers of people with somatoform illnesses via online support networks, community organizations, and medical facilities. To assess changes in psychological distress, and quality of life, participants will complete a follow-up evaluation after the intervention period using the same measures used at baseline. Participants will also share their thoughts on the technology-based intervention, focusing on aspects such as perceived usefulness, ease of use, and satisfaction with the components of the intervention. The results of the study supported the hypothesis by demonstrating that family caregivers of patients suffering with somatoform disorder who participated in the technology-based treatment saw improvements in their overall quality of life and a statistically significant drop in psychological distress levels. The results of our case study demonstrate that while technology can help to promote this resilience, its application may be restricted to serving as a middleman between Family Caregivers and other entities and information.

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Technology-Based Interventions to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Informal Dementia Caregivers: A Scoping Review

Mao,

Qi,

Chi

et al. 2023

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

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Project VITAL at Home: Impact of Technology on Loneliness and Well-Being of Family Caregivers of People with Dementia

Cited by 5 publications

References 57 publications

A systematic review of digital access to post‐diagnostic health and social care services for dementia

A systematic review of digital access to post‐diagnostic health and social care services for dementia

Technologies' Potential And Difficulties In Assisting Family Caregivers Of Patients With Somatoform Diseases

Technology-Based Interventions to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Informal Dementia Caregivers: A Scoping Review

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