The effects of information and communication technologies on informal caregivers of persons living with dementia: A systematic review

Information and communication technology (ICT) has emerged as promising to support health care consumers, including informal caregivers. This systematic review seeks to evaluate the state of the science of ICT interventions on the health of informal dementia caregivers.

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