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ArticleJMIR aging2025

Supporting Dementia Caregiving With a Mobile Care Ecosystem: Development and Mixed Methods Study.

Chetna Malhotra, Yanzhen Yue, Chandrika Ramakrishnan, Shimoni Shah, Wenda Chen, Philip Yap, Chin Yee Cheong, Irene Teo, Shiou-Liang Wee, Xiangming Lan and 4 more

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Article in JMIR aging, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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14 authors.

Chetna MalhotraLien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5380-0525
Yanzhen YueInstitute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9338-9347
Chandrika RamakrishnanLien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-4623-0357
Shimoni ShahLien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0991-5138
Wenda ChenInstitute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6827-9226
Philip YapDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9465-5937
Chin Yee CheongDepartment of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7591-1699
Irene TeoLien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1720-4718
Shiou-Liang WeeSR Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7853-4112
Xiangming LanInstitute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3532-5764
Yi ChenInstitute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9855-3652
Chee Seng ChongInstitute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1169-2121
Xueying HuangLien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-7027-8476
Ivy ChuaLien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-8564-541X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Dementia presents substantial challenges for informal caregivers. A gap remains in technology-driven personalized support tailored to caregivers' needs. Objective: This study aimed to develop a theory-driven, multicomponent mobile app specifically designed for caregivers of individuals with dementia and test its usability among end users. Methods: We developed CareBuddy, a mobile care ecosystem based on the stress process model and user-centered design. The app includes personalized assessments and tailored solutions, an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot, GPS-based location monitoring, peer support, a helpline, telemedicine, health care provider integration, and caregiver self-care resources. Development was informed by interviews with caregivers and stakeholders, followed by a 2-phase pilot test involving 18 and 10 participants, respectively, to assess usability and acceptability. Results: In phase 1, the mean system usability scores increased from 65.4 (SD 11.8) in round 1 to 73.8 (SD 15.9) in round 3, exceeding the benchmark of 68. In phase 2, caregivers rated the app highly, with an overall mean score of 95.4 (SD 8.5) on the Mobile Health App Usability Questionnaire. The domains of ease of use (mean 24.1, SD 2.9), user interface and satisfaction (mean 40.3, SD 3.4), and usefulness (mean 31, SD 3.9) received high Mobile Health App Usability Questionnaire ratings. Participants valued the content focused on dementia management and caregiver well-being. Caregivers appreciated the interactive features: social networking portal, service directory, and conversational large language model. Feedback highlighted areas for improvement, including reducing textual overload and addressing navigational challenges. Conclusions: CareBuddy offers a multifaceted digital solution for dementia caregivers, with high usability and satisfaction. An ongoing trial is evaluating the app's effectiveness in improving caregiver outcomes.

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CaregiversDementiaMobile ApplicationsAgedAged, 80 and overDigital HealthFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesTelemedicineacceptabilityAI chatbotartificial intelligence chatbotcaregivingdementiamobile appmulticomponentusabilityuser-centered design

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PMCPMC12810113

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