Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia Kita) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia

A Study Protocol

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15468280
AutoresNurul Syaireen A Rashid (Hospital Sungai Buloh, autor de correspondencia), Xin Wee Chen (0000-0002-4785-7189, Hospital Sungai Buloh, autor de correspondencia), Muhamad Fadhil Mohamad Marzuki (0000-0003-0484-5943, Kedah State Health Department, Simpang Kuala, Jalan Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar 05400, Kedah, Malaysia), Aseel A Takshe (0000-0002-9697-1818, Canadian University of Dubai), Ahmed Okasha (0000-0002-3769-1066, Canadian University of Dubai), Ahmad Okasha (Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences, Canadian University Dubai, Al Safa Street—Al Wasi City Walk Mall, Dubai P.O. Box 17781, United Arab Emirates), Faridah Maarof (Canadian University of Dubai), Raudah Mohd Yunus (0000-0002-2129-6352, Hospital Sungai Buloh)
Año2022
Volumen19
Número19
Páginas11880-11880
Fecha de publicación2022-09-20
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
EditorialMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph191911880
PMID36231181
OpenAlexW4296740351
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas39

The impact of dementia on caregivers is complex and multi-dimensional. In low- and middle-income settings, caregivers are often left without adequate support, despite their multiple needs. These include health information, caregiving skills, social and emotional support, and access to local resources-all of which can be partially fulfilled by technology. In recent years, mobile apps have emerged and proven useful for caregivers. We found a few existing apps suitable for Malaysian users in terms of affordability and cultural and linguistic compatibility. Our study aims to design a mobile app that suits dementia caregivers in Malaysia and consists of three phases. Phase I is content development that employs Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Nominal Group Technique (NGT) involving field experts. Phase II comprises a mobile app (Demensia KITA) designed in collaboration with a software developer specializing in mobile health apps. Phase III entails testing the usability of the app using the Malay version of the mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (M-MAUQ). This study protocol elaborates on the rigorous steps of designing a mobile app and testing its usability, along with anticipated challenges. Our protocol will provide insight for future researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers and pave the way for better use of digital technology in the field of aging and caregiving

Business · Dementia · Focus group · Human–computer interaction · Internet privacy · mHealth · Mobile apps · Mobile device · Mobile technology · Protocol (science · Psychiatry · Usability · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Medicine · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications · Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults