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

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Conditions studied: Dementia

In brief

Dementia is a growing health concern in Malaysia and places a heavy burden on family members who act as caregivers. Many caregivers struggle with limited knowledge, negative attitudes, and challenges in daily caregiving practices. These issues increase caregiver stress and reduce the quality of care for people living with dementia. The DemensiaKITA mobile health application was developed to support caregivers by providing educational content, self-help tools, and practical guidance. This study will evaluate whether using the DemensiaKITA app can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving practices (KAP), as well as reduce caregiver burden. This is a non-randomized controlled trial involving dementia caregivers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Participants in the intervention group will use the DemensiaKITA mobile app for a set period, while the control group will continue with usual support. Outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention using validated questionnaires. The results of this study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of a locally developed mobile health application in supporting dementia caregivers in Malaysia. If successful, this digital approach may be scaled up to improve caregiver support and dementia care in other settings.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07212894

Run by

Universiti Teknologi Mara

People needed

451

Starts

2025-10-10

Expected to finish

2026-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-10-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 18 years and above
• Primary informal caregiver of a person living with dementia (family member or household member)
• Able to read and understand Malay
• Owns a smartphone and is able to use mobile applications
• Provides informed consent to participate

You may not qualify if…

• Professional/paid caregivers (e.g., nurses, domestic helpers hired solely for caregiving)
• Caregivers of patients with conditions other than dementia
• Individuals with severe cognitive or psychiatric illness that limits their ability to participate

Where it is running

• Universiti Teknologi MARA — Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia (enrolling)

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