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

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 resource...

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Published in:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Main Author: Rashid N.S.A.; Chen X.W.; Mohamad Marzuki M.F.; Takshe A.A.; Okasha A.; Maarof F.; Yunus R.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2022
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Rashid N.S.A.; Chen X.W.; Mohamad Marzuki M.F.; Takshe A.A.; Okasha A.; Maarof F.; Yunus R.M.
Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
2022
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
19
19
10.3390/ijerph191911880
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85139812881&doi=10.3390%2fijerph191911880&partnerID=40&md5=8fa08f3b5b40eaf7a3c447556aa6b94b
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. © 2022 by the authors.
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author Rashid N.S.A.; Chen X.W.; Mohamad Marzuki M.F.; Takshe A.A.; Okasha A.; Maarof F.; Yunus R.M.
spellingShingle Rashid N.S.A.; Chen X.W.; Mohamad Marzuki M.F.; Takshe A.A.; Okasha A.; Maarof F.; Yunus R.M.
Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
author_facet Rashid N.S.A.; Chen X.W.; Mohamad Marzuki M.F.; Takshe A.A.; Okasha A.; Maarof F.; Yunus R.M.
author_sort Rashid N.S.A.; Chen X.W.; Mohamad Marzuki M.F.; Takshe A.A.; Okasha A.; Maarof F.; Yunus R.M.
title Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
title_short Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
title_full Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
title_fullStr Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
title_full_unstemmed Development and Usability Assessment of a Mobile App (Demensia KITA) to Support Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia: A Study Protocol
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description 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. © 2022 by the authors.
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