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Putting technology to work for quality of life
- Authors:
- CHALFONT Garuth, GIBSON Grant
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 14(3), May 2006, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The authors consider how psychological factors may influence the way in which new technology is accepted by people with dementia. When analysing the success or otherwise of an activity, psychological factors such as imagination, self-identity and perception may play a dominant role in one's decision to participate or not. In the article examples of psychological aspects identified during feedback sessions with people in residential care are presented. The article draws on the findings from the authors research project, 'The Independent Project: Investigating Enabling Domestic Environments for People with Dementia', which aimed to investigate the scope of assistive technologies to provide a positive contribution to well-being and quality of life for people with dementia.
How assistive technology can improve well-being
- Authors:
- CHALFONT Garuth, GIBSON Grant
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 14(2), March 2006, pp.19-21.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
This article reports on some of the findings of the Independent Project, which aims to examine the use of technology in relation to well-being and quality of life. The project conducted qualitative interviews with a total of 26 people with dementia living either within their own homes or within residential settings. Focus groups were also held with 18 professional carers and with 23 relatives of people with dementia. The article reports on: an analysis of the requirements of users; and analysis of environmental factors which either enable or challenge the success of technology and activities in homes where people with dementia live.