PREDICTORS OF INTENT TO USE DIGITAL MEMORY BOOK AMONG DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
2024
Predictors of Intent to Use Digital Memory Book Among Dementia Caregivers
Sample size: 170
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Yura, Oh Chorong, Park Min Sook, Bong Ji Yae
Hypothesis
What factors influence dementia caregivers' intent to use digital memory books?
Conclusion
The study identified several factors that significantly influence dementia caregivers' intent to use digital memory books.
Supporting Evidence
- Digital memory books improve quality of life, cognition, communication, and mood for people with dementia and their caregivers.
- The usage of digital memory books remains low despite their benefits.
- Factors such as dementia type, caregiver status, age, race, education, caregiver health, and relationship to the person with dementia influence intent to use digital memory books.
Takeaway
This study looked at what makes caregivers want to use digital memory books to help people with dementia. It found that things like the type of dementia and the caregiver's relationship to the person with dementia matter a lot.
Methodology
Data was collected from 170 dementia caregivers using linear regression analyses.
Participant Demographics
Dementia caregivers of various ages, races, and education levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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