An Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy App for People With Dementia: Development and Usability Study of Thinkability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a lack of technological resources for the mental stimulation and communication of people with dementia, which can be helpful in improving cognition and quality of life. Paper-based individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) for people with dementia has the potential to be adapted to a touchscreen format. This can improve accessibility and provide mental stimulation using interactive features. There is a need for a rigorous and systematic approach toward development, leading to improved suitability and implementation of the intervention, so that more people can benefit from its use.

Objective

This study aims to develop and investigate the usability of Thinkability, an iCST app that can be used by people with dementia and carers on touchscreen tablets.

SUBMITTER: Rai HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7704283 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature