Designing technology to support quality of life of people with dementia

Orpwood, Roger; Sixsmith, Andrew; Torrington, Judith; Chadd, J.; Gibson, Grant; Chalfont, Garuth

doi:10.3233/tad-2007-192-307

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“…Current UK policy on AT, with its emphasis on safety and risk minimisation through the use of community alarms and telecare, has left little room for a broader more person-centred use of technology in dementia care (May et al, 2011;Mort et al, 2013;Orpwood et al, 2007;Thygesen & Moser, 2010). Despite the availability of a number of AT products to enhance well-being and quality of life, these products appeared to only rarely be provided by AT services.…”

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The provision of assistive technology products and services for people with dementia in the United Kingdom

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In this review we explore the provision of assistive technology products and services currently available for people with dementia within the United Kingdom. A scoping review of assistive technology products and services currently available highlighted 171 products or product types and 331 services. In addition, we assimilated data on the amount and quality of information provided by assistive technology services alongside assistive technology costs. We identify a range of products available across three areas: assistive technology used 'by', 'with' and 'on' people with dementia. Assistive technology provision is dominated by 'telecare' provided by local authorities, with services being subject to major variations in pricing and information provision; few currently used available resources for assistive technology in dementia. We argue that greater attention should be paid to information provision about assistive technology services across an increasingly mixed economy of dementia care providers, including primary care, local authorities, private companies and local/national assistive technology resources.

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The provision of assistive technology products and services for people with dementia in the United Kingdom

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“…The challenge in involving persons with mild dementia in a user-driven development process is described [34, 35], even if there still is a need for more research in this area [36]. There are researchers arguing that people with dementia should not be involved too early in the development process since exposure to poorly functioning can bring an experience of failure, disappointment, and an unwillingness to try out fully functional devices later [37].…”

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The Challenge of Coming to Terms with the Use of a New Digital Assistive Device: A Case Study of Two Persons with Mild Dementia

Karlsson¹,

Axelsson²,

Zingmark³

et al. 2011

Open Nurs J

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There is an increased interest in supporting persons with dementia with technical services in daily life. The aim of this case study was to explore the complex issues involved in the process from a user driven development to the acceptance and usage of a new digital assistive device for persons with mild dementia. Even though it was developed in a user driven process and personalized to meet their individual needs they rarely used it. To deepening the understanding of this disparity between actual usage and perceived usefulness, the participants were studied whilst performing daily life activities through participant observations and interviews. Their partners were interviewed two years after the first observations to clarify the change in needs over time. The results show that the participant needs encompassed occupation, safety, social interaction, and memory support together with the receipt of general support. The overriding requirement for both participants was a need to maintain their self-image. When the digital assistive device did not correspond with the participants’ expectations or view of themselves, their interest in using it faded, since the digital assistive device failed to support their self-image. The acceptance of a digital assistive device by a person with dementia is a process that begins with identifying and personalizing the functions of the device according to individual needs, and then supporting the usage and the gradual integration of the device into daily life. During this process, the person’s self-image must be taken into consideration and supported.

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“…Studies including the perspective of persons with dementia by interviewing them have mostly concerned ICT other than tracking technologies (e.g. [12,26]), and few of these have involved persons with dementia still living in their own homes (e.g. [19,27].…”

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A passive positioning alarm used by persons with dementia and their spouses – a qualitative intervention study

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BackgroundIncreasingly, information and communication technology is being used to support persons with dementia living at home and their relatives. The aim of the present intervention study was to describe and explore the use and experiences of using a passive positioning alarm, over time, in daily life among persons with dementia and their spouses.MethodsUsing an ethnographically inspired approach, five couples, each including a person with Alzheimer´ s disease and his/her spouse living in their own home, were repeatedly observed and interviewed regarding their experiences of using a passive positioning alarm. Interview text transcripts and field notes were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.ResultsThe main findings show changes over time, where testing and checking the passive positioning alarm successively led to trust in the alarm and in one own´s ability to use it. These components were a prerequisite for the couples to perceive the value of the alarm.ConclusionsA passive positioning alarm for persons with dementia and their spouses needs to be packaged as a “service” with flexibility for each user and based on user needs, abilities, knowledge and skills. Using a passive positioning alarm can be a valuable support that allows persons with dementia to be alone outdoors and can increase safety and security for them and their spouses. The present study contributes to our understanding of what prerequisites need to be in place and what barriers need to be dealt with before successful implementation can occur.

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Designing technology to support quality of life of people with dementia

Cited by 71 publications

References 12 publications

The provision of assistive technology products and services for people with dementia in the United Kingdom

The provision of assistive technology products and services for people with dementia in the United Kingdom

The Challenge of Coming to Terms with the Use of a New Digital Assistive Device: A Case Study of Two Persons with Mild Dementia

A passive positioning alarm used by persons with dementia and their spouses – a qualitative intervention study

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