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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026

Feasibility and Acceptability of the Smarthealth Intervention for Dementia Caregivers. A Qualitative Analysis of a Single-Group Pilot Study.

Eunjung Ko, Karen M Rose, Kristina C Gordon, Sooyoung Kim, Ye Gao, Peng Wang, Lahiru Wijayasingha, Hongning Wang, John A Stankovic, Kathy D Wright

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Article in Journal of advanced nursing, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04536701 (Collaborative Research), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Collaborative Research: Learning and Improving Alzheimer's Patient-Caregiver Relationships Via Smart Healthcare Technology

TypeinterventionalSponsorOhio State UniversityRan2021 to 2024Enrolled22ConditionsAlzheimer Disease, Caregiver Stress SyndromeArmsMood Monitoring and Behavioral Recommendation System
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Eunjung KoRory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1898-0639
Karen M RoseCollege of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7382-3671
Kristina C GordonDepartment of Psychology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1543-2098
Sooyoung KimCollege of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9264-6321
Ye GaoComputer Science, William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3979-8710
Peng WangSchool of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5699-3676
Lahiru WijayasinghaElectrical and Computer Engineering, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1889-3374
Hongning WangSchool of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6524-9195
John A StankovicSchool of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7307-9395
Kathy D WrightCollege of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7346-1981

Funding

The OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science: Advancing Today's Discoveries to Improve HealthUL1TR002733 · NCATS · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI RINGEL, MATTHEW D · 2018 to 2022
$28.9M
National Science Foundation 1838589National Science Foundation 1838615NCATS NIH HHS UL1TR002733
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Abstract

AIM(S): To explore the feasibility and acceptability of acoustic monitoring and real-time recommendations for stress detection and management (i.e., smarthealth intervention).

designThis qualitative study used a framework of acceptability for healthcare interventions.

methodsFrom January 2021 to December 2023 in the U.S.A., we interviewed 10 family caregivers who had completed the 4-month smarthealth intervention. The caregivers shared their user experiences and feedback on the system's feasibility and acceptability. Data were analysed using abductive thematic analysis, incorporating the framework of acceptability for healthcare interventions and the collected data.

resultsSeven themes and 19 categories emerged: attitudes, burden, ethicality, intervention adherence, intervention coherence, perceived effectiveness and suggestions. Feedback on the smarthealth intervention was mixed. Some found it beneficial, citing accuracy, ease of use and increased awareness. However, others felt burdened during its use, primarily due to time constraints.

conclusionThe smarthealth intervention can potentially improve caregivers' awareness of themselves and caregiving situations. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: Future directions should involve adapting the smarthealth intervention to consider diverse caregiving scenarios and incorporating a larger sample of caregivers. IMPACT: This is the first study to offer a voice detection system and real-time stress management recommendations to caregivers of people living with dementia. An individualised approach should be considered to improve the system's effectiveness. This includes providing personalised intervention components, considering caregivers' time and establishing a user-friendly system with high accessibility. The findings can be a cornerstone for smarthealth interventions influencing dementia caregivers' self-care and emotional regulation. REPORTING

methodStandards for Reporting Qualitative Research. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Members of the public and service users from a memory clinic and social media platforms contributed to the study by reviewing recruitment materials.

trial registrationThis trial's study protocol was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (ID No. NCT04536701) on 3 September 2020 (https://classic. CLINICALTRIALS: gov/ct2/show/NCT04536701).

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CaregiversDementiaStress, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsQualitative ResearchTelemedicinecaregivingdementiaqualitative approachestechnology

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