Netcare: a cross-platform mobile application to ensure the quality of life of caregivers having patients with chronic diseases

This research project aims to develop a proof of concept of a digital system (NetCare) which supports family caregivers of people with cognitive decline and connects them with each other. The main goal is to offer an effective tool to improve the caring role, but also to promote family caregivers’ well-being and fight against the risk of loneliness and social isolation. NetCare offers a platform in which users can form groups, create, edit and share events, assign activities to patients and receive updates on their completion. Users can also jot down notes and share them with other group members. The system supports multimedia for notes, events and activities, enhancing the overall user experience. In addition, caregivers also have access to a wide range of tips focused on their needs. Thanks to a highly interdisciplinary approach that combines medical, psychological, computer science knowledge, the project focuses on the creation of a connection between the scientific community and healthcare sector.