Understanding and guiding technology use in dementia: a pan-European mapping and consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dementia is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and its prevalence is expected to rise significantly by the year 2050. Assistive technologies (AT) have emerged as promising tools to promote independence and quality of life. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an increased uptake of AT among people with dementia, exposing important limitations in digital literacy, accessibility, and support.

Methods

This pan-European study mapped recent research initiatives involving digital technology use by people with dementia during the pandemic and synthesised a set of recommendations for supporting the use of AT by people with dementia, and its development, using the Delphi method.

Results

The mapping exercise identified 28 relevant projects, highlighting the types o

SUBMITTER: Tsabary C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753415 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature