Patient-Related Barriers to Digital Technology Adoption in Alzheimer Disease: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital technology in dementia is an area of great development with varying experiences across countries. However, novel digital solutions often lack a patient-oriented perspective, and several relevant barriers prevent their use in clinics.

Objective

In this study, we reviewed the existing literature on knowledge, familiarity, and competence in using digital technology and on attitude and experiences with digital tools in Alzheimer disease. The main research question is whether digital competence and attitudes of patients and caregivers may affect the adoption of digital technology.

Methods

Following the PRISMA guidelines, a literature search was conducted by two researchers in the group. Inter-rater reliability was calculated with Cohen κ statistics. The

SUBMITTER: Panzavolta A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12005595 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature