Evaluation of an Electronic App Developed to Assist Clinicians in the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

ABSTRACTBehavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia (BPSD) are ubiquitous, but their management is suboptimal. More readily available evidence-based information for clinicians could assist in improving care. While technological advances now make such information available, evidence for their utility and acceptance is limited. The utility of an Application (App) was evaluated to support clinicians managing BPSD. Evaluation comprised qualitative feedback from senior Australian clinicians and worldwide user analytic data. Analytic data included numbers of active users, their demographics, and details of user sessions. Focus groups were conducted regarding accessibility, usability, and usefulness of the App. Clinicians reported that the App was useful in supporting them to care for persons presenting with BPSD, by providing ready access to information. Over time uptake worldwide steadily increased. The BPSD Guide App has the capacity to provide clinicians with access to evidence-based inform...