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Methods for Involving People Living with Dementia and Their Informal Carers as Co-Developers of Technological Solutions

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reports on the research methods used in five different projects aimed at supporting people living with dementia in their everyday lives and activities of daily living. In all five projects, people living with dementia and their informal carers were involved. Applied methods ranged from passive involvement in the form of observations to very active involvement consisting of consultation rounds and think-aloud sessions. The projects highlighted that people living with dementia can still contribute to the development of solutions that support them in the self-management of their symptoms and challenges, as well as technological solutions that support them in daily living.

Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

DOI: 10.1159/000497802

Authors: Helianthe S.M. Kort, Bas Steunenberg, Joost van Hoof

Institutions: University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Eindhoven University of Technology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Technology Use by Older Adults

Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: European Commission, ZonMw, Stichting Innovatie Alliantie