Elton H Lobo1,2, Mohamed Abdelrazek1, Finn Kensing3, Lene J Rasmussen4,5, Patricia M Livingston6, John Grundy7, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam8, Anne Frølich2,9. 1. School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 2. Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. 3. Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. 4. Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. 5. Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. 6. Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 7. Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. 8. Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. 9. Innovation and Research Centre for Multimorbidity, Slagelse Hospital, Region Zealand, Denmark.
Abstract
AIM: This rapid review examines the technology-based interventions for caregivers of stroke proposed in the literature while also identifying the acceptance, effectiveness and satisfaction of the implemented approaches. BACKGROUND: The increasing burden of supporting stroke survivors has resulted in caregivers searching for innovative solutions, such as technology-based interventions, to provide better care. Hence, its potential to support caregivers throughout the disease trajectory needs to be assessed. EVALUATION: Five electronic databases were systematically searched for articles related to stroke caregiving technologies based on well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. KEY ISSUE(S): Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria that focused on supporting caregivers through functionalities such as education, therapy and support, remote consultations, health assessments and logs and reminders using different devices. The majority of interventions demonstrated positive conclusions for caregiving impact, acceptance, effectiveness and satisfaction. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the influences of technology in improving stroke caregiving and the need to include user-centred design principles to create a meaningful, actionable and feasible system for caregivers. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Technology can educate and support stroke caregivers, thereby minimizing uncertainty and ensuring better care for the survivor.
AIM: This rapid review examines the technology-based interventions for caregivers of stroke proposed in the literature while also identifying the acceptance, effectiveness and satisfaction of the implemented approaches. BACKGROUND: The increasing burden of supporting stroke survivors has resulted in caregivers searching for innovative solutions, such as technology-based interventions, to provide better care. Hence, its potential to support caregivers throughout the disease trajectory needs to be assessed. EVALUATION: Five electronic databases were systematically searched for articles related to stroke caregiving technologies based on well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. KEY ISSUE(S): Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria that focused on supporting caregivers through functionalities such as education, therapy and support, remote consultations, health assessments and logs and reminders using different devices. The majority of interventions demonstrated positive conclusions for caregiving impact, acceptance, effectiveness and satisfaction. CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the influences of technology in improving stroke caregiving and the need to include user-centred design principles to create a meaningful, actionable and feasible system for caregivers. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Technology can educate and support stroke caregivers, thereby minimizing uncertainty and ensuring better care for the survivor.
Authors: Elton H Lobo; Finn Kensing; Anne Frølich; Lene J Rasmussen; Patricia M Livingston; Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam; John Grundy; Mohamed Abdelrazek Journal: Digit Health Date: 2022-03-29