Title: Evaluation of the use of KEDUSIA-RSM app based on android by family caregiver in the community
Abstract:
Introduction: Elderly people with dementia can become a burden to their family. Knowledge of the risk factors for dementia may lower the negative effects of dementia itself. Using Android-based applications can be helpful to families in preventing dementia and caring for the elderly.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate using an Android-based application, Keluarga Peduli Demensia – Raden Siti Maryam (KEDUSIA-RSM) by family caregiver.
Methods: This study used survey descriptive for family caregiver caring for elderly at home. Stratified random sampling used with the results of 83 respondens.
Results: Android application is very easy to install and run; Display/interface design is interesting; The material presented is appropriate and complete; The video in the application menu is easy to open; The video contained in the android application is interesting, clear, easy to remember, see and hear; The menus in the application are easy to open and in accordance with the aim of reducing risk factors for dementia in the elderly; The android application can improve the knowledge, attitudes and skills of families in caring for the elderly; The android application is very interesting and challenging with games; The android application can be used for learning facilities between the elderly and families; The android application is complete with a consultation and answer feature; and Overall, the application is easy to use and interesting to re-open and not boring.
Conclusion: KEDUSIA-RSM App is proven to supporting family caregiver to raising cognitive function and managing risk factors for dementia in the elderly.
