Mobile Health Technology Is Here-But Are Hospice Informal Caregivers Receptive?
Veerawat PhongtankuelAriel ShalevRonald D AdelmanRichard DewaldRitchell DignamRosemary BaughnHolly G PrigersonJeanne TeresiSara J CzajaM Carrington ReidPublished in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2018)
A substantial majority of informal caregivers voiced receptivity to using mHealth apps and expressed interest in features that enhance communication and provide information to improve patient care. Although more research is needed to examine how to incorporate this technology into existing home hospice care, our study suggests that informal caregivers are likely to use this technology they feel will help enhance home-based EoL care delivery.