ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Technological Innovations to Support Family Caregivers: A Scoping Review.
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13 citing papers in PubMed.
- Relationship between problem solving dimensions and psychological distress among cancer caregivers.Journal of psychosocial oncology · 2025Trial
- Smartphone App-Based Psychoeducation for Caregivers of People with Dementia in Vietnam: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Clinical interventions in aging · 2025Trial
- Family Medicine in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Perspectives, Directions, and Future Opportunities; A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Impact of Dementia Caregiving on the Health of the Spousal Caregiver.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Feasibility and Acceptability of the Smarthealth Intervention for Dementia Caregivers. A Qualitative Analysis of a Single-Group Pilot Study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- The Role of Telemedicine Centers and Digital Health Applications in Home Care: Challenges and Opportunities for Family Caregivers.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A brief telehealth brain health program for family caregivers of persons living with dementia: the Brain Health for MeFrontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- A narrative review of health inequalities in dementia care in China: exploring mHealth's potential.mHealth · 2026Review
- Embedding social determinants in mHealth for pediatric oncology: co-designing a patient-centred tool for febrile neutropenia in resource-limited settings.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
- Effects of Physical Exercise on the Physical and Mental Health of Family Caregivers: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Embracing goodbye: A personal reflection on virtual reality intervention in palliative care.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Article
- "It seems like a never-ending job": voices of female caregivers of older adults in the rural communities.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionPopulation aging increases the risk of dependency among older adults, which in turn necessitates care, primarily provided by family caregivers. This situation leads to physical and emotional strain on these caregivers. New technologies, such as tele-education, digital platforms, or mobile applications, can offer an accessible and equitable alternative for caregiver training and self-care support.
objectiveThe objective of this review is to analyze interventions targeted at family caregivers, both for their own self-care and for the care of dependent individuals, using new technologies.
designA scoping review was conducted, including a total of thirty-two articles extracted from three databases: CINAHL, Scopus, and PubMed. Articles in any language were included, with no fixed time limit, while articles with samples that included family caregivers of oncology patients were excluded.
resultsMost of the interventions were conducted via videoconference, showing outcomes that indicated a reduction in depressive symptoms among family caregivers.
conclusionsThe implementation of new technologies for the development of interventions presents a viable alternative to in-person sessions. These technologies have shown positive results, while also helping to overcome time and geographical barriers imposed by caregiving responsibilities.
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