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ArticleApplied clinical informatics2022

Technology Acceptance of a Mobile Application to Support Family Caregivers in a Long-Term Care Facility.

Hector Perez, Antonio Miguel-Cruz, Christine Daum, Aidan K Comeau, Emily Rutledge, Sharla King, Lili Liu

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Hector PerezFaculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Antonio Miguel-CruzFaculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Christine DaumFaculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Aidan K ComeauFaculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Emily RutledgeFaculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Sharla KingFaculty of Education, University of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Lili LiuFaculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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Abstract

backgroundFamily caregivers are unpaid individuals who provide care to people with chronic conditions or disabilities. Family caregivers generally do not have formal care-related training. However, they are an essential source of care. Mobile technologies can benefit family caregivers by strengthening communication with care staff and supporting the monitoring of care recipients.

objectiveWe conducted a mixed-method study to evaluate the acceptance and usability of a mobile technology called the Smart Care System.

methodsUsing convenience sampling, we recruited 27 family caregivers to evaluate the mobile Smart Care System (mSCS). In the quantitative phase, we administered initial and exit questionnaires based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. In the qualitative phase, we conducted focus groups to explore family caregivers' perspectives and opinions on the usability of the mSCS. With the quantitative data, we employed univariate, bivariate, and partial least squares analyses, and we used content analysis with the qualitative data.

resultsWe observed a high level of comfort using digital technologies among participants. On average, participants were caregivers for an average of 6.08 years (standard deviation [SD] = 6.63), and their mean age was 56.65 years (SD = 11.62). We observed a high level of technology acceptance among family caregivers (7.69, SD = 2.11). Behavioral intention (β = 0.509,

conclusionThe technology showed high technology acceptance and intention to use among family caregivers in a long-term care setting. Facilitating conditions influenced acceptance. Therefore, it would be important to identify and optimize these conditions to ensure technology uptake.

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Mobile ApplicationsCaregiversHumansLong-Term CareMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesTechnology

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PMCPMC9771689

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