Using the DemensiaKITA Mobile Health App to Improve Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Reduce Burden in Dementia Caregivers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial

What this Trial Is About

Dementia is an increasing health concern in Malaysia that places significant stress on family members who provide care. Many of these informal caregivers face challenges such as limited knowledge about dementia, negative attitudes, and difficulties in daily caregiving tasks. These factors can increase caregiver stress and negatively impact the quality of care for people living with dementia. This study evaluates whether using the DemensiaKITA mobile health application can improve caregivers knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving practices, while reducing caregiver burden. The study is a non-randomized controlled trial involving dementia caregivers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Participants will be divided into two groups an intervention group that uses the DemensiaKITA app regularly during the study period, and a control group that continues usual caregiving practices without access to the app. The app offers educational modules, attitude-shaping messages, practical caregiving tips, and self-monitoring tools to support caregiver well-being. Participants will be assessed before the intervention and again at one month and three months after starting. Researchers will collect data using validated questionnaires to measure changes in caregiver knowledge, attitude, and practice KAP as well as caregiver burden. The study aims to provide evidence on the apps effectiveness in supporting dementia caregivers and inform future community-based dementia support programs in Malaysia and similar settings.

DemensiaKITA Mobile Health App to Improve Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Reduce Burden Among Dementia Caregivers in Malaysia