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Exploring enjoyable activities using touch screen computer technology
with people with dementia living independently
Sarah Kate Smith Supervised by: Professor Gail Mountain, Sheffield
Dr Rebecca Hawkins, Leeds Dr Brenda Gannon, Manchester
Study Rationale
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Most frequently identified unmet need is something enjoyable to do
during the day
Important as these aspects are wellbeing depends on more than
feeling safe & secure
Neglecting all that is retained, enjoyed and done well
Two thirds of people with a diagnosis of dementia live at home
63% of people with dementia are also living with depression
Interventions using technology focus on safety & security
concerns and carer reassurance
Research focus remains on deficits & losses associated with
the condition
Majority of research undertaken in residential care setting
Why touch-screen technology?
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Non-stigmatising, positive self
image
Contemporary, popular
Intuitive, no prior
knowledge required
Holistic, adaptive &
flexible
Study 1 Charity based group providing a meeting place for people with
dementia living in the community and respite for carers
Twelve participants in the moderate to later stages took part
Applications uploaded to technology based on familiar activities observed
Sessions were video recorded and took place over 4 weeks
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Enjoying the activities
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Independent & shared interest
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Increased conversation
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Fun & laughter
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Limited engagement
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Study 1 main findings
The majority of participants enjoyed interacting with the technology and each other in a group context
Some preferred not to engage for extended periods of time.
Familiarity of the technology and applications was observed within sessions but was limited between sessions.
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Study 2 12 participants in the earlier stages of the condition Technology personalised based on individual requirements Preliminary results suggest technology can facilitate enjoyable activity Strong indication that social contact is paramount
Meaningful quotes ‘I’m not as thick as I thought I was’
‘We’ve all spent the morning learning new things’
‘She’s a smart one she is’
‘This game is designed to help your memory isn’t it?’
‘I cant wait to tell my great-grandchildren that I’ve been using an iPad’
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