Commercially Available Mobile Apps for Caregivers of People With Alzheimer Disease or Other Related Dementias: Systematic Search.
Lori WozneyLuciane M Freitas de SouzaEmily KervinFrancine Nathalie Ferraresi Rodrigues QueluzPatrick J McGrathJanice M KeefePublished in: JMIR aging (2018)
Our findings suggest that caregivers are likely to discover apps that are not actually accessible and have low or no evidence base. Apps were found to be largely static, text-based informational resources, and few supported behaviors needed to maintain caregivers' health. While apps may be providing a high volume of information, caregivers must still navigate what resources they need with limited guidance. Finally, the commercial marketplace is addressing some of the major usability elements, but many design elements are not addressed.