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Schneider C, Nißen M, Kowatsch T, Vinay R. Impact of digital assistive technologies on the quality of life for people with dementia: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e080545. [PMID: 38341210 PMCID: PMC10862336 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital assistive technologies (DATs) have emerged as promising tools to support the daily life of people with dementia (PWD). Current research tends to concentrate either on specific categories of DATs or provide a generic view. Therefore, it is of essence to provide a review of different kinds of DATs and how they contribute to improving quality of life (QOL) for PWD. DESIGN Scoping review using the framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and recommendations from Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews. DATA SOURCES Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science (January 2013 to May 2023). ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES Completed scientific literature with a primary focus on DATs for PWD, perspectives of caregivers, family members or healthcare workers in relation to a PWD, people living in diverse settings and all severities of dementia. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Screening and data extraction were conducted, followed by quantitative and qualitative analyses using thematic analysis principles and Digital Therapeutics Alliance categories for DAT grouping. RESULTS The literature search identified 6083 records, with 1056 duplicates. After screening, 4560 full texts were excluded, yielding 122 studies of different designs. The DATs were categorised into digital therapeutics (n=109), patient monitoring (n=30), digital diagnostics (n=2), care support (n=2) and health system clinical software (n=1). These categories were identified to impact various aspects of QOL: preserving autonomy, engagement, and social interaction, health monitoring and promotion, improving activities of daily living, improving cognition, maintaining dignity, managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and safety/surveillance. CONCLUSIONS Various DATs offer extensive support, elevating the QOL of PWD. Digital therapeutics are predominantly used for ageing-in-place and independent living through assistance with daily tasks. Future research should focus on less-represented digital health technology categories, such as care support, health & wellness or software solutions. Observing ongoing DAT developments and their long-term effects on QOL remains essential.
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- Charlotte Schneider
- Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute of Technology Management, University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Best B, Campbell J, Roxbury T, Worthy P, Copland DA. Exploring the usability and feasibility of a mobile music listening application for people living in the community with post-stroke aphasia. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:344-353. [PMID: 36593725 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2161646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Language and communication disorders can inhibit participation in activities that have potential therapeutic benefits for recovery. This exploratory research examined the usability and feasibility of a purpose-built music listening mobile application for people living in the community with post-stroke aphasia, and examined relationships between useability and participant age, aphasia severity and time post-stroke. METHODS Nineteen participants with chronic aphasia tested the application for two weeks. Prior to use, music preferences, technology use and confidence, self-efficacy and music engagement questionnaires were completed. System usability scale, music listening data and a satisfaction rating were completed following use. RESULTS Overall, the application was perceived as being usable and feasible with a high system usability rating and moderate effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. The system usability scores were not associated with aphasia severity, age, years post-stroke, self-efficacy or music engagement. Technology confidence was positively associated with system usability. CONCLUSION The music listening application is a feasible and usable option for listening to music in people with chronic post-stroke aphasia. This study provides a foundation for the rigorous examination of the usability of music listening technology for people with post-stroke aphasia and the potential investigation of use in acute care facilities and other clinical populations.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONMusic listening has potential therapeutic benefits for people with post-stroke aphasia.Applications for music listening require customisation to enable people with post-stroke aphasia opportunity to listen to their preferred music.Music listening applications that are perceived as usable and feasible by people with post-stroke aphasia may have potential application within rehabilitation and community settings.
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- Bethany Best
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Aphasia Research Centre, Queensland, Australia
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Conway A, Ryan A, Harkin D, Mc Cauley C. "It's Another Feather in My Hat"-Exploring Factors Influencing the Adoption of Apps With People Living With Dementia. DEMENTIA 2023; 22:1487-1513. [PMID: 37365816 PMCID: PMC10521156 DOI: 10.1177/14713012231185283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION With the growing interest and availability of mobile applications (apps) for people living with dementia, it is desirable to have a broader insight into how technology adoption may be further improved. This paper aims to explore the factors influencing adoption of mobile applications for people living with dementia. METHODS The recruitment of participants was facilitated through a dementia advocacy group of people living with dementia. A focus group design was applied to elicit discussion and to explore divergent views on the topic. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS The 15 individuals who participated in this study comprised of seven women and eight men within the age range of 60-90 years. This study reports key findings pertaining to the views and experiences of using mobile apps. Data analysis revealed the following four distinct themes; (Theme 1: Living with dementia)-"That's the difficulty there even with apps or anything else." (Theme 2: Motivation)- "It makes me feel good. I feel a little with it [laughs], that its not all gone in there" (Theme 3: Fears and Concerns)- "Can somebody else get into your personal memories?" (Theme 4- Support)- "So it's important that we have that support". Together these themes encapsulate the most influential aspects, as highlighted by the participants influencing the acceptance and adoption of apps. CONCLUSION This paper explores the barriers and facilitators to app acceptance and adoption. This includes the importance of "feel good moments" and positive experiences, challenges associated with living with dementia, the importance of ongoing support, and security of the user's information. This study adds to what is already known by capturing the views and experiences of people living with dementia in relation to the factors influencing the adoption of apps.
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- Aoife Conway
- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, Co Londonderry, NI, UK
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- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, Co Londonderry, NI, UK
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- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, Co Londonderry, NI, UK
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- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, Co Londonderry, NI, UK
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Yuan F, Boltz M, Bilal D, Jao YL, Crane M, Duzan J, Bahour A, Zhao X. Cognitive Exercise for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Using a Social Robot. IEEE T ROBOT 2023; 39:3332-3346. [PMID: 38495392 PMCID: PMC10939081 DOI: 10.1109/tro.2023.3272846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Reminiscence therapy (RT) can improve the mood and communication of persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease related dementias (PLWD). Traditional RT requires professionals' facilitation, limiting its accessibility to PLWD. Social robotics has the potential to facilitate RT, enabling accessible, home-based RT. However, studies are needed to investigate how PLWD would perceive a robot-mediated RT (RMRT) and how to develop RMRT for positive user experience and successful adoption. In this paper, we developed a prototype of RMRT using a humanoid social robot and tested it with 12 participants (7 PLWD, 2 with mild cognitive impairment, and 3 informal caregivers). The robot automatically displayed a memory trigger on its tablet and engaged participants in a relatable conversation during RMRT. A mixed-method approach was employed to assess its acceptability and usability. Our results showed that PLWD had an overall positive user experience with the RMRT. Participants laughed and sang along with the robot during RMRT and demonstrated intention to use it. We additionally discussed robot control method and several critical problems for RMRT. The RMRT can facilitate both verbal and nonverbal social interaction for PLWD and holds promise for engaging, personalized, and efficient home-based cognitive exercises for PLWD.
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- Fengpei Yuan
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- College of Nursing, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- College of Nursing, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Genesis Neuroscience Clinic, Knoxville, TN, USA 37909, USA
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- Genesis Neuroscience Clinic, Knoxville, TN, USA 37909, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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Russo FA, Mallik A, Thomson Z, de Raadt St. James A, Dupuis K, Cohen D. Developing a music-based digital therapeutic to help manage the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia. Front Digit Health 2023; 5:1064115. [PMID: 36744277 PMCID: PMC9895844 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1064115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The greying of the world is leading to a rapid acceleration in both the healthcare costs and caregiver burden that are associated with dementia. There is an urgent need to develop new, easily scalable modalities of support. This perspective paper presents the theoretical background, rationale, and development plans for a music-based digital therapeutic to manage the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, particularly agitation and anxiety. We begin by presenting the findings of a survey we conducted with key opinion leaders. The findings highlight the value of a music-based digital therapeutic for treating neuropsychiatric symptoms, particularly agitation and anxiety. We then consider the neural substrates of these neuropsychiatric symptoms before going on to evaluate randomized control trials on the efficacy of music-based interventions in their treatment. Finally, we present our development plans for the adaptation of an existing music-based digital therapeutic that was previously shown to be efficacious in the treatment of adult anxiety symptoms.
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- Frank A. Russo
- Department of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada,KITE, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada,LUCID Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada,Correspondence: Frank A. Russo
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- Center for Elder Research, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON, Canada
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- Right to Music, New York, NY, United States
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MacRitchie J, Floridou GA, Christensen J, Timmers R, de Witte L. The use of technology for arts-based activities in older adults living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A scoping review. DEMENTIA 2023; 22:252-280. [PMID: 36194002 PMCID: PMC9772900 DOI: 10.1177/14713012221127359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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For older adults living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, creative arts-based activities can offer many benefits from enjoyment as leisure/recreation to an avenue to maintain cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing. With growing interest and recognition that technology could have potential to assist in delivering these activities in more accessible and personalised ways, a scoping review was undertaken to systematically examine the scientific literature for technology-assisted creative arts activities for older adults living with dementia. We searched PubMed, PsychINFO, Web of Science, Scopus and ACM Digital Library databases using keywords centering on population with dementia, an intervention using technology, and a context of creative arts, with no restrictions on the type of outcome measured. We retrieved 3739 records, with an additional 22 from hand-searching. 51 full-text articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Findings of the review indicate technologies principally being designed for music activities (listening, and music-making), as well as storytelling and visual arts. The majority of devices were custom-made, with studies mainly reporting on validating the success of the device/intervention. This suggests most work in the field is currently at prototyping stage, although a few devices are now commercially available. Recommendations for future research includes involvement of participants reporting on their previous experiences in the arts and how this influences co-design choices, and inclusion of different severities of dementia in the participant/co-design group. Furthering device development past prototyping stage as well as collaboration between teams would enable comparisons to be made across different types of devices used for the same activity, and comparisons across arts-based activities that could lead to cross-disciplinary outcomes for the design of creative arts-based assistive technologies.
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- Jennifer MacRitchie
- Department of Music, 7315The University of Sheffield, UK; Healthy Lifespan Institute, 7315The University of Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Music, 7315The University of Sheffield, UK; Healthy Lifespan Institute, 7315The University of Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare (CATCH), 7315The University of Sheffield, UK
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Conway A, Ryan A, Harkin D, Mc Cauley C, Goode D. A review of the factors influencing adoption of digital health applications for people living with dementia. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231162985. [PMID: 36937696 PMCID: PMC10017937 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231162985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Objective Researchers have used various theories and models to understand technology adoption, however, with the growing interest and availability of mobile applications (apps) for people living with dementia, it is desirable to have a broader insight into how technology adoption may be further improved. This paper aims to explore the factors influencing the adoption of digital health applications for people living with dementia and add to the current literature on this topic. Methods Searches were conducted in CINHAL, Web of Science, Psych Info, ProQuest Health and Medical, IEEE Xplore and Scopus. Citation searching and handsearching were used in the identification of other studies. Results Following an assessment of relevancy, nine studies remained and are included within this review. Methodological quality was assessed using The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). A thematic analysis was used for the data synthesis of included studies. Each study reported on different types of apps. Conclusion From the synthesis of included studies, four analytic themes were identified; Theme 1: Personal and contextual factors; Theme 2: Perceived value and benefit; Theme 3: Design and content of app; and Theme 4: Digital Literacy and Confidence. People are diverse and so are their reasons for the adoption of apps. These findings provide an insight into the range of factors that impact the adoption of apps for people living with dementia. Understanding the factors that impact the adoption of mobile applications is critical to their success. These findings can be beneficial for app developers and for people living with dementia and their carers.
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- Aoife Conway
- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland
- Aoife Conway, School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Magee Campus, Ulster University, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland.
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- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland
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Nebot À, Domènech S, Albino-Pires N, Mugica F, Benali A, Porta X, Nebot O, Santos PM. LONG-REMI: An AI-Based Technological Application to Promote Healthy Mental Longevity Grounded in Reminiscence Therapy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:5997. [PMID: 35627535 PMCID: PMC9141720 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19105997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Reminiscence therapy (RT) consists of thinking about one's own experiences through the presentation of memory-facilitating stimuli, and it has as its fundamental axis the activation of emotions. An innovative way of offering RT involves the use of technology-assisted applications, which must also satisfy the needs of the user. This study aimed to develop an AI-based computer application that recreates RT in a personalized way, meeting the characteristics of RT guided by a therapist or a caregiver. The material guiding RT focuses on intangible cultural heritage. The application incorporates facial expression analysis and reinforcement learning techniques, with the aim of identifying the user's emotions and, with them, guiding the computer system that emulates RT dynamically and in real time. A pilot study was carried out at five senior centers in Barcelona and Portugal. The results obtained are very positive, showing high user satisfaction. Moreover, the results indicate that the high frequency of positive emotions increased in the participants at the end of the intervention, while the low frequencies of negative emotions were maintained at the end of the intervention.
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- Àngela Nebot
- Soft Computing Research Group at Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Universitat Politènica de Catalunya, 08034 Barcelona, Spain; (F.M.); (A.B.)
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- Fundació Salut i Envelliment, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08041 Barcelona, Spain; (S.D.); (X.P.)
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- Escola Superior de Educação, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, 3030-329 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Soft Computing Research Group at Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Universitat Politènica de Catalunya, 08034 Barcelona, Spain; (F.M.); (A.B.)
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- Soft Computing Research Group at Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Center, Universitat Politènica de Catalunya, 08034 Barcelona, Spain; (F.M.); (A.B.)
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- Fundació Salut i Envelliment, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08041 Barcelona, Spain; (S.D.); (X.P.)
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- UX/UI Dessign Department, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Barcelona, 08035 Barcelona, Spain;
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- CINTESIS—Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Universidad de Lusófona Humanidades e Tecnologias, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal;
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Berge LI, Gedde MH, Torrado Vidal JC, Husebo B, Hynninen KM, Knardal SE, Madsø KG. The acceptability, adoption, and feasibility of a music application developed using participatory design for home-dwelling persons with dementia and their caregivers. The "Alight" app in the LIVE@Home.Path trial. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:949393. [PMID: 36061298 PMCID: PMC9433972 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.949393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Music interventions for persons with dementia can improve health and interaction with caregivers, yet the reach is often restricted to institutions. We describe the participatory design process of a prototype music application for patients affiliated with a gerontopsychiatric hospital and evaluate the acceptability, adoption, and feasibility of use for dyads of home-dwelling persons with dementia and their informal caregivers. METHODS The application "Alight" was developed following an iterative, expert-driven participatory design approach, which includes a requirement elicitation phase and two rounds of prototyping and testing in real-world settings. End users and stakeholders were involved in all steps, that is, workshops, interviews, field observation, ethnographic inquiries, and beta testing sessions with music therapists, patients, and caregivers in collaboration with a commercial music and technology company. The last prototyping and testing took place in the LIVE@Home.Path trial, a stepped-wedge multicomponent randomized controlled trial to improve resource utilization and caregiver burden in municipal dementia care during 2019-2021. RESULTS Mean age of the person with dementia in the LIVE@Home.Path trial was 82 years, 62% were female, and the majority had Alzheimer's dementia (44%) of mild severity (71%). Sixty-three dyads were offered Alight in the multicomponent intervention, of which 13% (n = 8) accepted use. The dyads accepting Alight did not differ in demographic and clinical characteristics compared to those not interested. The feasibility was high among those accepting Alight, 75% (n = 6) reported a positive impact on mood, 50% (n = 4) experienced a positive impact on activity, and 50% (n = 4) gooduser-friendliness. The adoption was high with daily use or use several times a week reported by 63% (n = 5). Obstacles emerged when updating the application in homes without wireless Wi-Fi, and some participants were unfamiliar with using touchscreens. CONCLUSION The feasibility and adoption of the application were high and accepting dyads did not differ on demographic and clinical variables from those not reached. This suggests a high potential for utilization in dementia care. This study contributes methodologically to the field of participatory design and mHealth interventions by demonstrating a specific design approach that throughout the process successfully involved researchers, industry partners, health care practitioners, and end users. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04043364.
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- Line Iden Berge
- Norske Kvinners Sanitetsforening (NKS) Olaviken Gerontopsychiatric Hospital, Askøy, Norway.,Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Municipality of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Norske Kvinners Sanitetsforening (NKS) Olaviken Gerontopsychiatric Hospital, Askøy, Norway.,Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Norske Kvinners Sanitetsforening (NKS) Olaviken Gerontopsychiatric Hospital, Askøy, Norway.,Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Liu N, Yin J, Tan SSL, Ngiam KY, Teo HH. Mobile health applications for older adults: a systematic review of interface and persuasive feature design. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2021; 28:2483-2501. [PMID: 34472601 PMCID: PMC8510293 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocab151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Mobile-based interventions have the potential to promote healthy aging among older adults. However, the adoption and use of mobile health applications are often low due to inappropriate designs. The aim of this systematic review is to identify, synthesize, and report interface and persuasive feature design recommendations of mobile health applications for elderly users to facilitate adoption and improve health-related outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus databases to identify studies that discussed and evaluated elderly-friendly interface and persuasive feature designs of mobile health applications using an elderly cohort. RESULTS We included 74 studies in our analysis. Our analysis revealed a total of 9 elderly-friendly interface design recommendations: 3 recommendations were targeted at perceptual capabilities of elderly users, 2 at motor coordination problems, and 4 at cognitive and memory deterioration. We also compiled and reported 5 categories of persuasive features: reminders, social features, game elements, personalized interventions, and health education. DISCUSSION Only 5 studies included design elements that were based on theories. Moreover, the majority of the included studies evaluated the application as a whole without examining end-user perceptions and the effectiveness of each single design feature. Finally, most studies had methodological limitations, and better research designs are needed to quantify the effectiveness of the application designs rigorously. CONCLUSIONS This review synthesizes elderly-friendly interface and persuasive feature design recommendations for mobile health applications from the existing literature and provides recommendations for future research in this area and guidelines for designers.
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- Na Liu
- Discipline of Business Information Systems, The University of Sydney Business School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Information Systems and Analytics, School of Computing, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Information Systems and Analytics, School of Computing, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Information Systems and Analytics, School of Computing, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Ambegaonkar A, Ritchie C, de la Fuente Garcia S. The Use of Mobile Applications as Communication Aids for People with Dementia: Opportunities and Limitations. J Alzheimers Dis Rep 2021; 5:681-692. [PMID: 34632304 PMCID: PMC8461726 DOI: 10.3233/adr-200259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Communication difficulties are one of the primary symptoms associated with dementia, and mobile applications have shown promise as tools for facilitating communication in patients with dementia (PwD). The literature regarding mobile health (mHealth) applications, especially communications-based mHealth applications, is limited. OBJECTIVE This review aims to compile the existing literature on communications-based mobile applications regarding dementia and assess their opportunities and limitations. A PICO framework was applied with a Population consisting of PwD, Interventions consisting of communication technology, focusing primarily on mobile applications, Comparisons between patient well-being with and without technological intervention, and Outcomes that vary but can include usability of technology, quality of communication, and user acceptance. METHODS Searches of PubMed, IEEE XPLORE, and ACM Digital Library databases were conducted to establish a comprehensive understanding of the current literature on dementia care as related to 1) mobile applications, 2) communication technology, and 3) communications-based mobile applications. Applying certain inclusion and exclusion criteria, yielded a set of articles (n = 11). RESULTS The literature suggests that mobile applications as tools for facilitating communication in PwD are promising. Mobile applications are not only feasible socially, logistically, and financially, but also produce meaningful communication improvements in PwD and their caregivers. However, the number of satisfactory communications-based mobile applications in the mHealth marketplace and their usability is still insufficient. CONCLUSION Despite favorable outcomes, more research involving PwD using these applications are imperative to shed further light on their communication needs and on the role of mHealth.
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- Anjay Ambegaonkar
- Independent Researcher, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Rao CB, Peatfield JC, McAdam KPWJ, Nunn AJ, Georgieva DP. A Focus on the Reminiscence Bump to Personalize Music Playlists for Dementia. J Multidiscip Healthc 2021; 14:2195-2204. [PMID: 34421303 PMCID: PMC8374316 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s312725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose Music and memory are inextricably linked, and the recollection of music varies according to age. In order to create personalized music playlists tailored for people living with dementia, this study aimed to determine the age at which healthy individuals could best recall music that was popular at the time. Methods A survey was designed asking participants to identify the number of songs they recalled from a random selection of 10 from the 100 most popular songs from each year, presented in random order of years, from 1945 to 2015. Of the 311 individuals born between 1929 and 2002, who responded to the survey, 157 met the inclusion criteria. Results The median peak of recollection was between the ages of 13 and 19 across all age-cohorts, with participants recalling a maximum median number of 6–8 songs in all of the age-cohorts. There was no evidence of a difference in the peak age of recollection between those who recognized seven or more songs in at least 1 year and those who recognized fewer than seven songs in all years. Conclusion The peak of recollection of popular music occurs in the teenage years, regardless of era of birth. Music from this “reminiscence bump” provides a rich source of retained music that should be tapped when creating playlists of meaningful music for people living with dementia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chirag B Rao
- UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK
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- The Department of English Language and Literature, University College London, London, UK
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- Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, Institute of Clinical Trials & Methodology, London, UK
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