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Supporting the health of family carers during the Covid-19 crisis, an acceptability, feasibility and usability study of a trusted home-based exercise application

Grant number: COV/SCL/20/06

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $45,508

  • Funder

    CSO Scotland

  • Principal Investigator

    Kieran Egan

  • Research Location

    United Kingdom

  • Lead Research Institution

    University of Strathclyde

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures

  • Research Subcategory

    Indirect health impacts

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Adults (18 and older)

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Caregivers

Abstract

There are 6.5 million informal (family) carers in the U.K: a workforce larger than the NHS. While carers provide a lifeline to the vulnerable and "shielded", the themselves commonly face poor physical and mental health. With COVID-19, carers are now largely housebound, facing increased stress with significantly reduced opportunity and motivation for exercise. To prevent unnecessary deterioration in mental and physical health, it is critical that carers are supported to regularly exercise at home, helping to fight infections and stay well. This project will develop and test an inclusive reliable, motivational app, 'Carefit' to support home-based regular physical activity

Publicationslinked via Europe PMC

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Supporting Physical Activity for Informal Caregivers during and beyond COVID-19: Exploring the Feasibility, Usability and Acceptability of a Digital Health Smartphone Application, 'CareFit'.

A Novel Mobile App ("CareFit") to Support Informal Caregivers to Undertake Regular Physical Activity From Home During and Beyond COVID-19 Restrictions: Co-design and Prototype Development Study.