Technology for dementia care: what would good technology look like and do, from carers' perspectives?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of technology in dementia care has largely been without consultation with carers, and has primarily focused on safety, monitoring devices, and supporting activities of daily living. Further, while involving end-users in the design of technology has been recommended, this is yet to become common practice.

Method

We conducted a mixed methods study with the aim of investigating carers' values and priorities for technology development, including prior experiences, barriers to use, and what they would like technology to do. Importantly, we asked carers for their design ideas and bespoke technology solutions for future development.

Results

Carers of people living with dementia (N = 127), including both unpaid (n = 102) and paid carers (n = 25) res

SUBMITTER: Brookman R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10725604 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature