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Understanding barriers and facilitators to online and app activities for people living with dementia and their supporters
Lee, Abigail R. McDermott, Orii Orrell, Martin
Lee, Abigail R.
McDermott, Orii
Orrell, Martin
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BACKGROUND: Stigma often surrounds people with dementia when it comes to use of computer technology, although evidence does not always support this. More understanding is needed to investigate attitudes and experience in relation to computer technology use among those living with dementia and their readiness to use it to support self-management. METHODS: An online self-report questionnaire was completed by adults living with a dementia diagnosis and those living with them. Questions explored how long the participants had been using computer technology; how regularly they used it; the popularity of common communication apps; and whether they were interested in using an app to support their independence. RESULTS: 47 participants with dementia and 62 supporters responded to the questionnaire. There were no obvious differences between those with dementia and supporters when it came to regular technology usage and both groups showed positive attitudes to the use of it for independence in dementia. CONCLUSIONS: There was active use of computer technology among this population. Benefits were shown to include communication, increasing individuals' understanding of dementia diagnoses, and enabling independent activities for both those with dementia and supporters.
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2023
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Dementia, Digital technology
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Lee, A. R., McDermott, O. & Orrell, M. (2023). Understanding barriers and facilitators to online and app activities for people living with dementia and their supporters. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, DOI: 10.1177/08919887221149139
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