ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Effectiveness of Internet-Based or Mobile App Interventions for Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia: A Systematic Review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions in Alleviating Burden on Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- The effect of tele-interventions on family caregiver burden: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Companion Value Co-Creation and Well-Being in Older Adults with Chronic Illness: A Cross-Sectional Dyadic Study in Spain.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Role of Telemedicine Centers and Digital Health Applications in Home Care: Challenges and Opportunities for Family Caregivers.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Supporting family caregivers: Variations in caregiving among families managing chronic health conditions.The American psychologist · 2025Article
- Acceptance Factors and Barriers to the Implementation of Digital Interventions in Older People with Dementia and/or Their Caregivers: An Umbrella Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Assessing the Time for Living and Caring (TLC) Study: Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study of a Web-Based Caregiver Intervention to Improve Respite.JMIR aging · 2025Article
- Perspectives and Experiences of Family Caregivers Using Supportive Mobile Apps in Dementia Care: Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
- Participatory methods in designing digital health interventions for informal caregivers of people with dementia. A systematic review.Internet interventions · 2025Article
- Development, Implementation, and Outcomes of Web-Based Interventions for Family Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia: A Scoping Review.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Review
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Abstract
introductionGlobal aging presents socioeconomic and health challenges. Dementia, a growing concern, affects millions of older adults, intensifying the burden on family caregivers. E-health interventions offer hope through technological solutions, although current research is limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness of internet-based or mobile app interventions for family caregivers of older adults with dementia. METHODOLOGY: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis was conducted using databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, LILACS, and PsycInfo) and the bibliographies of retrieved articles, with no restrictions on time or language.
resultsThe search yielded 2092 results, of which 22 studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing a total of 2761 family caregivers. Twenty-one different outcomes were evaluated and classified into three main types of interventions: psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic, and multicomponent.
conclusionsThe study highlights the importance of internet-based and mobile app interventions in supporting family caregivers of older adults with dementia. These interventions positively affect many aspects of caregiver well-being, suggesting their utility in addressing this group's emotional, social, and self-care needs.
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