Design and development of 'Helder in Gesprek': A tool to support person-centred communication in memory clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Person-centred communication in memory clinics is essential, but often not optimal. This study aimed to develop a solution that supports people with cognitive complaints in expressing their needs and preferences during memory clinic consultations.

Methods

Following a human-centred design approach, co-researchers (n = 4 people with dementia) identified a problem statement. This problem was confirmed and elaborated upon via a questionnaire (n = 25) and focus group (n = 18) for triangulation purposes, and in co-design sessions with people with cognitive complaints (n = 3), care partners (n = 2), and clinicians (n = 3). These sessions informed prototype development in collaboration with a design agency. Usability and User eXperience (UX) testing were conducted with peo

SUBMITTER: de Rijke TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12820018 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature