Effects of the mHealth Supportive Care Program for Family Caregivers of Individuals With Dementia and Diabetes: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed
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- The study evaluated a 12-week mHealth supportive care program for family caregivers of individuals with both dementia and type 2 diabetes in China.
- Caregiver burden decreased significantly more in the intervention group compared to controls, with improvements also seen in social support and dementia care knowledge.
- The program was especially effective for male, younger (under 60), physical labor, and lower-income caregivers, suggesting benefits for health equity.
- No adverse events were reported, indicating the mHealth program is safe and feasible for use in resource-limited primary care settings.
- Future research should include larger, multicenter trials with longer follow-up and cost-effectiveness analyses.