Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol

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dc.contributor.authorRashid, Nurul Syaireen A.
dc.contributor.authorChen, Xin Wee
dc.contributor.authorMohamad Marzuki, Muhamad Fadhil
dc.contributor.authorTakshe, Aseel A.
dc.contributor.authorOkasha, Ahmad
dc.contributor.authorMaarof, Faridah
dc.contributor.authorYunus, Raudah Mohd
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-26T15:23:27Z
dc.date.available2022-10-26T15:23:27Z
dc.date.copyright© 2022
dc.date.issued2022-10
dc.description.abstractThe 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. © 2022 by the authors.
dc.identifier.citationNurul Syaireen, A. R., Xin, W. C., Muhamad Fadhil, M. M., Takshe, A. A., Okasha, A., Maarof, F., & Raudah, M. Y. (2022). Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 11880. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191911880
dc.identifier.issn16617827
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191911880
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12519/717
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.relationAuthors Affiliations : Rashid, N.S.A., Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai BulohSelangor, Malaysia; Chen, X.W., Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai BulohSelangor, Malaysia; Mohamad Marzuki, M.F., Kedah State Health Department, Jalan Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, Kedah 05400, Malaysia; Takshe, A.A., 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; Okasha, A., 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; Maarof, F., Institutional Research and Planning, Canadian University Dubai, Dubai P.O. Box 17781, United Arab Emirates; Yunus, R.M., Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai BulohSelangor, Malaysia
dc.relation.ispartofseriesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Volume 19, Issue 19
dc.rightsCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License
dc.rights.holderCopyright : © 2022 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectcaregiver burden
dc.subjectdementia caregivers
dc.subjectdementia mobile app
dc.subjectdigital technology in caregiving
dc.subjectmobile app usability
dc.titleDevelopment and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
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