Integration of Health Information Technology and Promotion of Personhood in Family-Centered Dementia Care: Intervention Trial.

ABSTRACT: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) often result in communication deficits that can lead to negative health outcomes as well as complications for caregiving and clinical care. Although augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices have demonstrated efficacy in assisting persons living with dementia (PLWD) in communicating, few devices offer customization for the person's care preferences (e.g., clothing, food, activities) or are designed for integration into clinical care and caregiving. To address this issue, our research team is developing a novel electronic AAC prototype with a touchscreen to promote communication and personhood for PLWD. The current article describes the development of this technology and uses the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Int

SUBMITTER: Brown EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9012346 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature