Stakeholder's experiences of living and caring in technology-rich supported living environments for tenants living with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technology innovation provides an opportunity to support the rising number of people living with dementia globally. The present study examines experiences of people who have dementia and live in technology enriched supported care models. Additionally, it explores caregiver's attitudes towards technology use with the housing scheme.

Methods

A qualitative research design was adopted, and eight housing schemes consented to take part in the study. A technology audit was undertaken in addition to participant interviews and caregiver survey. Seven peer researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 people living with dementia. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Informal and formal caregivers were invited to complete a survey to capture their att

SUBMITTER: Daly-Lynn J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9889957 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature