An introduction to the INDUCT programme
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This book hopes to illustrate the diverse and important range of projects making a distinct and lasting contribution to improving dementia care. Initially we have a section on two very innovative aspects of the program including both a detailed description of our unique training program and perspectives on the wide range of public involvement activities written in collaboration with Alzheimer Europe. The main research section of the book is divided along the three main themes: (1) technology in everyday life; (2) technology to promote meaningful activities and (3) healthcare technology. To consolidate the best approaches to getting technology into practice, we also had three crosscutting themes which strongly influenced our best practice guidance: (1) determining practical, cognitive and social factors to improve usability of technology; (2) evaluating the effectiveness of specific contemporary technology; (3) tracing facilitators and barriers for implementation of technology in dementia care. Our program has also shown the importance of impact and public engagement work including participation in the conferences of INTERDEM and Alzheimer Europe. Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) have done a range of public engagement events such as presentations to groups of older and younger people to stimulate their interest in knowledge, research and care of people with dementia. Key findings and recommendations and resources from the program including the Best Practice Guidance are available on our website (www.dementiainduct.eu/guidance/). Better public understanding of the role of technology in dementia care should lead to reduced fear and stigma, and a more proactive approach to seeking help by people worried about their memory and their families. We are delighted to be able to bring so much together in this book and hope you find it interesting and useful to improve research, practice and care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: chapter)
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2023
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Dementia, Technology
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Orrell, M., Oliveira, D., McDermott, O., Verhey, F. R. J. & Dröes, R.-M. (2023). An introduction to the INDUCT programme. In: Orrell, M., Oliveira, D., McDermott, O., Verhey, F. R. J., Dassen, F. C. M. & Dröes, R.-M. (eds.) Improving the lives of people with dementia through technology: Interdisciplinary network for dementia utilising current technology. New York Routledge.
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