User experience and clinical effectiveness with two wearable global positioning system devices in home dementia care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The user experience and clinical effectiveness with wearable global positioning system (GPS) devices for persons with dementia (PwDs) and caregivers (CGs) remain unclear although many are available.

Methods

Using a crossover design, 20 dyads tested two similar commercial GPS watches (products A and B) at home for 4 weeks each. Usability, product functions, design features and product satisfaction at home and the clinic were investigated. Caregiver burden and quality of life assessed clinical effectiveness.

Results

The final 17 dyads rated the usability, telephone function, overall design features, font, buttons, and battery life of B significantly better than A. PwDs rated the overall design features and buttons of A significantly better than CGs. Product

SUBMITTER: Megges H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6260223 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature