CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES BRINGING DIGITAL INNOVATION TO ADULT DAY CENTERS: FEASIBILITY TESTING WITH CAREMOBI
2024

Testing a Mobile Health App for Adult Day Centers

Sample size: 40 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Sadarangani Tina

Primary Institution: New York University

Hypothesis

Can the CareMobi app improve communication and care in adult day services centers?

Conclusion

The CareMobi app was found to be highly likely to be adopted by adult day center staff and perceived as clinically valuable.

Supporting Evidence

  • CareMobi allows for better communication between adult day center staff and caregivers.
  • The app was developed with a focus on user needs.
  • Preliminary testing showed high likelihood of adoption among staff.

Takeaway

CareMobi is an app that helps adult day centers share information with families and doctors, and staff really liked it.

Methodology

Initial prototype testing involved qualitative interviews and the Technology Acceptance Model questionnaire.

Limitations

The study was conducted in a single rural adult day center with a small sample size.

Participant Demographics

Participants included adult day center staff in a rural setting.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1844

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