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Abstract：
UNASSIGNED: Informal caregivers are called upon to provide substantial care, but more needs to be known about technology use among older adult and caregiver dyads.
UNASSIGNED: This study described technology use among older adults and their caregivers, explored potential correlates of technology use, and highlighted implications for practice.
UNASSIGNED: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among unpaid caregivers of older adults (n=486). Primary outcomes were self-reported technology (devices and functions) use among caregivers and their oldest care recipient. The concordance of technology use among caregivers and care recipients was also examined. Multivariable regression models were conducted separately for caregivers and care recipients.
UNASSIGNED: Greater proportions of caregivers used all examined technologies, except for the medication alerts or tracking function, than care recipients. Caregivers used an average of 3.4 devices and 4.2 functions, compared to 1.8 devices and 1.6 functions used by their care recipients. Among caregivers, younger age, higher income, and higher education were associated with more technology use (P<.05). Among care recipients, younger age, not having cognitive dysfunction, and caregiver\'s technology use were associated with more technology use (P<.05).
UNASSIGNED: Understanding technology use patterns and device adoption across diverse caregiver and care recipient populations is increasingly important for enhancing geriatric care. Findings can guide recommendations about appropriate technology interventions and help providers communicate and share information more effectively with patients and their caregivers.
UNASSIGNED: This study described technology use among older adults and their caregivers, explored potential correlates of technology use, and highlighted implications for practice.
UNASSIGNED: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among unpaid caregivers of older adults (n=486). Primary outcomes were self-reported technology (devices and functions) use among caregivers and their oldest care recipient. The concordance of technology use among caregivers and care recipients was also examined. Multivariable regression models were conducted separately for caregivers and care recipients.
UNASSIGNED: Greater proportions of caregivers used all examined technologies, except for the medication alerts or tracking function, than care recipients. Caregivers used an average of 3.4 devices and 4.2 functions, compared to 1.8 devices and 1.6 functions used by their care recipients. Among caregivers, younger age, higher income, and higher education were associated with more technology use (P<.05). Among care recipients, younger age, not having cognitive dysfunction, and caregiver\'s technology use were associated with more technology use (P<.05).
UNASSIGNED: Understanding technology use patterns and device adoption across diverse caregiver and care recipient populations is increasingly important for enhancing geriatric care. Findings can guide recommendations about appropriate technology interventions and help providers communicate and share information more effectively with patients and their caregivers.
摘要：
■非正式护理人员被要求提供大量护理，但是需要更多地了解老年人和看护者的技术使用情况。
■这项研究描述了老年人及其护理人员使用技术的情况，探索技术使用的潜在关联，并强调了对实践的影响。
■对老年人的无偿照顾者进行了横断面调查（n=486）。主要结果是自我报告的技术（设备和功能）在护理人员和他们最老的护理接受者中的使用。还检查了护理人员和护理接受者之间技术使用的一致性。分别对照顾者和照顾者进行多变量回归模型。
■更大比例的护理人员使用所有检查技术，除了药物警报或跟踪功能，而不是护理接受者。护理人员平均使用了3.4种设备和4.2种功能，相比之下，其护理接受者使用的1.8设备和1.6功能。在护理人员中，年龄较小,更高的收入，和高等教育与更多的技术使用相关（P<0.05）。在护理接受者中，年龄较小,没有认知功能障碍，护理人员的技术使用与更多的技术使用相关(P<.05)。
■了解不同护理者和护理接受者人群的技术使用模式和设备采用对于加强老年护理越来越重要。研究结果可以指导有关适当技术干预措施的建议，并帮助提供者与患者及其护理人员更有效地沟通和共享信息。
■这项研究描述了老年人及其护理人员使用技术的情况，探索技术使用的潜在关联，并强调了对实践的影响。
■对老年人的无偿照顾者进行了横断面调查（n=486）。主要结果是自我报告的技术（设备和功能）在护理人员和他们最老的护理接受者中的使用。还检查了护理人员和护理接受者之间技术使用的一致性。分别对照顾者和照顾者进行多变量回归模型。
■更大比例的护理人员使用所有检查技术，除了药物警报或跟踪功能，而不是护理接受者。护理人员平均使用了3.4种设备和4.2种功能，相比之下，其护理接受者使用的1.8设备和1.6功能。在护理人员中，年龄较小,更高的收入，和高等教育与更多的技术使用相关（P<0.05）。在护理接受者中，年龄较小,没有认知功能障碍，护理人员的技术使用与更多的技术使用相关(P<.05)。
■了解不同护理者和护理接受者人群的技术使用模式和设备采用对于加强老年护理越来越重要。研究结果可以指导有关适当技术干预措施的建议，并帮助提供者与患者及其护理人员更有效地沟通和共享信息。
