Improving the Lives of People with Dementia Through Technology: Interdisciplinary Network for Dementia Utilising Current Technology

ISBN-13: 9781032226675 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 248 str.

Orrell, Martin

Opis

This book explores the practical application of recent improvements in technology for people living with dementia and highlights the positive outcomes on care, quality of live, and services on patients through exploration of 15 research projects to redefine the future of dementia care.

Spis treści

1. An Introduction to the INDUCT Programme  Part 1: Key Components of the INDUCT network 2. The unique training programme of INDUCT  3. Perspectives on public involvement activities  Part 2: Improving the usability of technology in everyday life 4. Digital diaries to understand and support everyday life in ageing and dementia  5. Social participation and everyday technology use: a mixed methods study among people living with and without dementia  Part 3: Evaluation of the effectiveness of technology 6. Condition of technology use and its interplay in the everyday lives of older adults with and without dementia  7. Thinkability a new app for cognitive stimulation for people with dementia  8. Participatory visual arts activities for people with dementia: a review  9. Exergaming as meaningful activity for people with dementia: evaluation of effect and implementation  10. Development and evaluation of FindMyApps: Fulfilling the needs and wishes of people with dementia to maintain Social Health  11. Internet based interventions for family carers of people with dementia  Part 4: Implementation of technology in dementia care  12. Implementing eHealth interventions in dementia care: Lessons learned  13. Implementation and usefulness of cognitive stimulation computer based Gradior software  14. The role of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) for planning and delivering dementia care in nursing homes  15. PACE Steps to Success program – palliative healthcare technology for nursing home residents with and without dementia  16. A complex healthcare technology to improve advance care planning (ACP) in nursing homes  17. Conclusion: Best Practice Guidance human interaction with technology in dementia