Randomized controlled feasibility study of FindMyApps: first evaluation of a tablet-based intervention to promote self-management and meaningful activities in people with mild dementia

Kerkhof, Yvonne; Kohl, Gianna; Veijer, M.; Mangiaracina, Floriana; Bergsma, Ad; Graff, Maud; Dröes, Rose-Marie

doi:10.1080/17483107.2020.1765420

Cited by 10 publications

(28 citation statements)

References 70 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Small positive effect sizes tended to show small positive tendencies in the FindMyApps group for self-management and social participation. These trends are in line with expectations, based on the findings on these outcomes in a previous small scale pilot study into FindMyApps, and which concluded that the program has the potential to positively influence self-management and social participation in people with dementia [27]. In addition, findings from the process evaluation carried out as part of this pilot trial, demonstrated that the FindMyApps selection tool was usable for people with dementia/MCI and positively valued by those who used it regularly [28].…”

Section: Overall Resultssupporting

confidence: 89%

“…For the caregiver, a small, non-significant, positive effect size was found for positive care experiences, showing a tendency towards a more positive care experience in those who used FindMyApps. This is an improvement compared to the previous small-scale feasibility study [27], which showed a significant effect on positive care experience in the control group. This could suggest that the improved version of FindMyApps (developed after the first small scale pilot), which includes the introduction of demonstration videos and the personalised "MyApps" page, tended to have better supported the person with dementia/MCI and as a consequence improved the care experience of caregivers in the experimental group [27].…”

Section: Overall Resultsmentioning

confidence: 47%

“…This is an improvement compared to the previous small-scale feasibility study [27], which showed a significant effect on positive care experience in the control group. This could suggest that the improved version of FindMyApps (developed after the first small scale pilot), which includes the introduction of demonstration videos and the personalised "MyApps" page, tended to have better supported the person with dementia/MCI and as a consequence improved the care experience of caregivers in the experimental group [27]. An earlier study also suggests that technology can reduce the demands on caregivers, and as such can even contribute to diminish the economic costs of dementia [18].…”

Section: Overall Resultsmentioning

confidence: 47%

“…This is a step forward in dementia research, as experiences and opinions of people with dementia are still often neglected [55]. In addition, the process evaluation of this pilot study, submitted elsewhere [28], and a previous pilot study [27], showed that, based on the experiences by participants, FindMyApps has the potential to improve social health (self-management and social participation) in people with dementia/MCI.…”

Section: Scientific and Practical Relevancementioning

confidence: 96%

“…First, two studies were conducted to develop the FindMyApps program by means of user-participatory development [22,23]. Next, a first pilot study evaluated the feasibility of the program for people with dementia [27]. The implementation of the FindMyApps program and mechanisms of impact were investigated in a process evaluation in a second pilot trial [28], in which we also explored the effectiveness of the updated version of FindMyApps.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Impact of the FindMyApps program on people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers; an exploratory pilot randomised controlled trial

Beentjes

Neal

Kerkhof

et al. 2020

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose: FindMyApps is a web-based selection-tool and errorless learning training program to help people with mild dementia/Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and caregivers find user-friendly apps. In preparation of a definitive trial, the impact and feasibility of the FindMyApps intervention on self-management and engagement in meaningful activities, including social participation, was explored. Materials and methods: An exploratory pilot randomised controlled trial (trial registration approval number: NL7210) with pre/post measurements was conducted with community-dwelling people with mild dementia/MCI and their caregivers (n ¼ 59) in the Netherlands. Dyads in the experimental group (n ¼ 28) received training to use the tablet and FindMyApps, and the errorless learning method was taught to their caregivers. Control group dyads (n ¼ 31) received a tablet (without FindMyApps), instructions on tablet-use and links to dementia-friendly apps. Validated instruments were used to assess person with dementia's self-management, meaningful activities and social participation, caregiver's sense of competence and both their quality of life. Results and conclusions: No statistical significant group differences on the outcomes were found. Small to moderate effect-sizes in favour of the FindMyApps group were found for self-management and social participation. Caregivers tended to have more positive care experiences. Subgroup analyses showed that people older than 70 benefitted more from FindMyApps regarding self-management and higher educated people benefitted more regarding social participation. FindMyApps is feasible for the target group and may have potential to improve self-management and social participation. For a future definitive effectiveness trial a larger sample size is recommended, as well as taking into account the possible impact of education and age. ä IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION The FindMyApps program is feasible for people with dementia/MCI and may have potential to improve their self-management and social participation. Informal caregivers may develop a more positive care experience when utilizing FindMyApps to find suitable apps for self-management and social participation for the person with dementia/MCI.

show abstract

Section: Overall Resultssupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Overall Resultsmentioning

confidence: 47%

Section: Overall Resultsmentioning

confidence: 47%

Section: Scientific and Practical Relevancementioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Impact of the FindMyApps program on people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers; an exploratory pilot randomised controlled trial

Beentjes

Neal

Kerkhof

et al. 2020

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

A systematic review of process evaluations for psychosocial interventions designed to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of community‐dwelling people with dementia and their carers

Wyman

Butler

Bright

et al. 2022

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Psychosocial interventions improve the wellbeing and quality of life of People Living with Dementia (PLWD) and their family carers; but due to their complexity it can be challenging to identify mechanisms of action. We reviewed process evaluations that have sought to elucidate how these interventions work, to inform their implementation. Method:We systematically reviewed process evaluations of studies evaluating psychosocial interventions for PLWD in their own home and/or their family carers.We rated study quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. We described, with reference to Medical Research Council (2015) process evaluation guidance, how implementation, mechanisms of impact and contextual factors were investigated; and describe commonalities in the mechanisms of action identified across studies. Results:Twenty four included studies evaluated the processes of 22 interventions.These studies collectively applied five frameworks; almost all frameworks' advised evaluations were theory-based and used mixed-methods analyses, but only 5/24 evaluation designs were informed by the intervention theory and 8/24 used mixed methods. 8/24 evaluations considered contextual factors in their design, though 20/ 24 cited contextual factors in findings. Interventions were more successful where PLWD were motivated and aware of potential benefits, and when carers could support engagement and were themselves supported by the intervention. How the intervention aligned with participants' current needs and stage of dementia were key influencing factors. Conclusion: Knowing how interventions can influence change for community-dwelling people with dementia and their family carer's will improve translation of trial findings into practice. Robust, theory-driven process evaluations can enable this.

show abstract

Informal Care for Persons with Dementia

Declercq¹,

Dröes²,

Mittelman³

et al. 2022

Dementia and Society

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Randomized controlled feasibility study of FindMyApps: first evaluation of a tablet-based intervention to promote self-management and meaningful activities in people with mild dementia

Cited by 10 publications

References 70 publications

Impact of the FindMyApps program on people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers; an exploratory pilot randomised controlled trial

Impact of the FindMyApps program on people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers; an exploratory pilot randomised controlled trial

A systematic review of process evaluations for psychosocial interventions designed to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of community‐dwelling people with dementia and their carers

Informal Care for Persons with Dementia

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About