Table 2. Use of different devices and functions among caregivers and care recipients (n=486).
| Variables | Caregivers, n/N (%) | Care recipients, n/N (%) | P valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | ||||
| Cell phone | 268/481 (55.7) | 231/481 (48) | .002 | |
| Smartphone | 396/480 (82.5) | 209/480 (43.5) | <.001 | |
| Tablet | 263/481 (54.7) | 112/481 (23.3) | <.001 | |
| Computer | 404/481 (84) | 160/481 (33.3) | <.001 | |
| E-reader | 98/480 (20.4) | 44/480 (9.2) | <.001 | |
| Voice-activated assistant | 143/481 (29.7) | 74/481 (15.4) | <.001 | |
| Wearables for activity tracking | 73/481 (15.2) | 34/481 (7.1) | <.001 | |
| Functions | ||||
| Communication | 407/481 (84.6) | 178/481 (37) | <.001 | |
| Ride-sharing | 95/480 (19.8) | 29/480 (6) | <.001 | |
| Online shopping | 393/481 (81.7) | 133/481 (27.7) | <.001 | |
| Online banking | 358/480 (74.6) | 119/480 (24.8) | <.001 | |
| Navigation | 333/479 (69.5) | 89/479 (18.6) | <.001 | |
| Online entertainment | 271/480 (56.5) | 128/480 (26.7) | <.001 | |
| Medication alerts or tracking | 56/481 (11.6) | 50/481 (10.4) | .45 | |
| Physical activity tracking | 92/481 (19.1) | 39/481 (8.1) | <.001 | |
a
P value from the McNemar test examining whether there is a statistically significant difference in the proportions of caregivers and care recipients using or not using each technology.