Perceived Benefits and Barriers of mHealth Mindfulness Use for Caregivers of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: A Qualitative Exploration.
Perceived Benefits and Barriers of mHealth Mindfulness Use for Caregivers of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: A Qualitative Exploration.
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认知障碍老年人护理人员使用移动健康正念的感知益处和障碍:定性探索。
DOI:
10.1080/07317115.2022.2154728
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发表时间:
2024
影响因子:
2.8
通讯作者:
Kozlov,Elissa
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作者:
Llaneza,DanielleH;Llaneza,AmandaJ;Kozlov,Elissa
ObjectivesMobile (mHealth) mindfulness-based interventions have the potential to be feasible, acceptable, effective, and scalable interventions for caregivers of people living with cognitive impairment. This qualitative study of caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment explored caregivers’ experiences using a mindfulness therapy mobile application.MethodsFifteen caregivers were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Analysis was guided by the phenomenological approach and inductive-deductive analysis.ResultsSix themes were generated from the data: convenience, barriers, perceived helpfulness, useful features, suggested app improvements, and skill transfer. Caregivers reported that the app was easy to use with many perceived benefits. Caregivers also noted some barriers to using the app.ConclusionsThis study revealed that self-directed mHealth delivered mindfulness therapy may be a promising intervention for the caregivers involved in the study. Having the ability to use the app anywhere and at any time was a prominent reason for continued regular use for the participants. This was especially important to some caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The barriers discussed by the caregivers are important considerations for future app-based interventions for caregivers.Clinical ImplicationsClinicians can consider recommending mHealth mindfulness therapy to caregivers as a tool to provide caregivers with additional support.