Table 7.
Demographics of the caregivers (n=40) and feedback on wearable device use.
| Characteristic | Participants, n (%) | |
| Age group (years) | ||
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<35 | 3 (8) |
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35-50 | 8 (20) |
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50-65 | 17 (42) |
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65-80 | 10 (25) |
|
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>80 | 2 (5) |
| Educational level | ||
|
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Elementary school | 6 (15) |
|
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Junior high school | 4 (10) |
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Senior high school | 9 (22) |
|
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College or university | 20 (50) |
|
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Unclear | 1 (2) |
| Previous experience in using wearable devices | ||
|
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Yes | 13 (32) |
|
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No | 27 (68) |
| Cooperation with wearable device and smartphone use | ||
|
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No problem with manipulating the device or apps | 30 (75) |
|
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Need some help but generally fine | 8 (20) |
|
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Need a lot of help or completely unable to cooperate | 2 (5) |
| Willing to participate in a similar study in the future (answer from the caregiver or wearable device user) | ||
|
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Yes | 28 (70) |
|
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No | 12 (30) |
| Problem when using the device | ||
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Forget to charge the device | 6 (15) |
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Discomfort (itch or redness) on the skin | 2 (5) |
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Forget to wear | 2 (5) |