Technology-based support for stroke caregiving: A rapid review of evidence
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Elton H. Lobo M.Eng
PhD Candidate
School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Elton H. Lobo, M.Eng, PhD Candidate, School of Information Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia.
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Search for more papers by this authorMohamed Abdelrazek PhD
Associate Professor
School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorFinn Kensing PhD
Professor
Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorLene J. Rasmussen PhD
Professor
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorPatricia M. Livingston PhD
Professor
Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorJohn Grundy PhD
Professor
Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorSheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam PhD
Physician Scientist
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorAnne Frølich PhD
Clinical Professor
Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Innovation and Research Centre for Multimorbidity, Slagelse Hospital, Region Zealand, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Elton H. Lobo M.Eng
PhD Candidate
School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Correspondence
Elton H. Lobo, M.Eng, PhD Candidate, School of Information Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorMohamed Abdelrazek PhD
Associate Professor
School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorFinn Kensing PhD
Professor
Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorLene J. Rasmussen PhD
Professor
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorPatricia M. Livingston PhD
Professor
Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorJohn Grundy PhD
Professor
Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorSheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam PhD
Physician Scientist
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorAnne Frølich PhD
Clinical Professor
Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Innovation and Research Centre for Multimorbidity, Slagelse Hospital, Region Zealand, Denmark
Search for more papers by this authorFunding information: University of Copenhagen; Deakin University
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.
CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests.
Open Research
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
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