Creating objects with 3D printers to stimulate reminiscence in memory loss: A mixed-method feasibility study

Garlinghouse, Allison; Rud, S.R.; Johnson, Kari; Plocher, Thomas; Klassen, Daniel; Havey, Thomas; Gaugler, Joseph E.

doi:10.1080/17538157.2017.1290640

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“…The final technology included in this review is gaining increasing popularity, but was not previously tested in a dementia caregiving setting [ 43 ]. Using 3D printing technology, the objective of the device was to stimulate a positive, autobiographical reminiscence experience for participants in an LTC facility with their formal and informal caregivers.…”

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Technology-driven solutions to prompt conversation, aid communication and support interaction for people with dementia and their caregivers: a systematic literature review

2021

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Background The impact of dementia for communication skills can result in difficulties in social interactions between people with dementia and their conversation partner, as initiating and maintaining conversations becomes increasingly challenging. The role of technology in enhancing social health and participation for people with dementia is increasing, but the use of technological devices to support social interactions and aid communication quality is still in its infancy. The objective of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive description of technology-driven interventions for people with dementia and their conversation partners to prompt communication and facilitate positive social interactions. Methods A systematic search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO, with titles and abstracts independently screened by two researchers. Quality appraisal of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results Of the 18 papers included, the technology most commonly used to facilitate communication and interactions was tablet-computers (n = 7), social robots (n = 5) and computers systems (n = 4). By analyzing the impact of the device(s) for social interaction and communication, four major themes emerged: i) breaking the ice; ii) increased interaction; iii) better understanding of the person with dementia; and iv) reduced pressure for the conversation partner. Conclusion While the majority of the included studies are small-scale, they indicate promising findings for the potential of technology to promote interaction in a way that relieves strain on the caregiver, enhances relationships and engages people with dementia in social activities. Rigorous investigation using standard, comparable measurements is needed to demonstrate the effects of technological solutions, as well as to explore and address barriers and potential adverse outcomes.

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Technology-driven solutions to prompt conversation, aid communication and support interaction for people with dementia and their caregivers: a systematic literature review

2021

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“…Several miscellaneous uses of reminiscence exemplify how the concept of reminiscence can be extended beyond typical reminiscence practices to integrate technology, informal caregiver and family member involvement, and creative arts. Digital reminiscence technologies, such as smartphone applications and touch‐screens, have been widely utilized in delivering reminiscence programs . These technologies provide visual and auditory stimuli to be displayed through reminiscence sessions, which can add elements of reality, fun, and effectiveness during reminiscence sessions .…”

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Reminiscence in the Care of People with Mild Dementia: A Concept Analysis

Khait

Shellman

2020

Nurs Forum

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Aim: To clarify the concept of reminiscence in the care of people with mild dementia, highlight its uses as a nursing intervention in dementia care, and propose an operational definition of the concept. Background: Reminiscence is one of the leading nonpharmacological interventions in dementia care. The existing literature lacks a unified definition of reminiscence as it applies to the care of patients with mild dementia and a precise understanding of the concept's applications in nursing care. Data Sources: We derived data from literature searches in CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases. Design: Concept Analysis. Review Methods: The review method used was the Walker and Avant's (2019) eightstep method. Results: Identification of the key attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents of the concept resulted in an operational definition of the concept. The proposed operational definition identifies reminiscence in the care of patients with mild dementia as a cognitive, functional process of recalling and reconstructing distant memories using memory stimuli through mutual interaction with a trained facilitator. Conclusion: Clarifying the concept will add validity to the current and future literature, help to develop new research instruments that accurately measure this concept, and function as a framework for holistic nursing interventions. K E Y W O R D S reminiscence, concept analysis, mild dementia, nursing care

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“…The nal technology included in this review is a technology that, although gaining increasing popularity, has not been tested in a dementia caregiving setting before [44]. By using a 3D printer, Garlinghouse et al evaluated the effect that models of personalized objects were printed and used in reminiscence sessions.…”

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“…Utilizing technology as a social facilitator has the potential to increase both the frequency and duration of social interactions [19,22,25,31], and encourage more involvement of caregivers [21,37,44], positively in uencing the relationship between care recipient and carer [13,20,22,23,26,38,42].…”

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“…Activation stimuli must elicit engagement to be effective [9], something which seems to be crucial in facilitating interaction, as it can facilitate further encouragement of caregivers, yield enthusiasm or spark enjoyable discussions [25,26,37,44]. Both personalized and generic activities encouraged the involvement of relatives as well as staff participating in the interventions, where encouragement offered by these caregivers were further facilitated by the prompt [44]. Where technological devices stimulated joint activity for the dyad, this in turn contributed to increased communicative interaction by providing a conversational focal point where they could share experiences [24,39,42].…”

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Technology-Driven Solutions to Prompt Conversation, Aid Communication and Support Interaction for People With Dementia and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Literature Review

Hoel

Feunou

Wolf‐Ostermann

2020

Preprint

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Background The impact of dementia on communication capabilities can result in difficulties in social interactions and between people with dementia and their conversation partner, as initiating and maintaining conversations becomes increasingly challenging. The role of technology in promoting social health and participation for people with dementia is increasing, but the usage on technological devices as a third party in social interactions to enhance communication quality is still in its infancy. The objective of this literature review is to provide a comprehensive description of technology-driven interventions for people with dementia and their conversation partners to enhance communication and facilitate positive social interactions. Methods A systematic search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO, where titles and abstracts were screened by two researchers independently. The reference lists of initially identified papers were hand-searched for further relevant studies. Quality appraisal of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.Results Twenty-six papers were included., where the most common technologies to facilitate communication and interactions were tablet-computers (n=11), social robots (n=7) and PCs (n=4). By analyzing the impacts of the device(s) on social interaction and communication, five major themes emerged: i) increased interaction; ii) better understanding of the person with dementia; iii) improved conversational quality; iv) reducing pressure on the conversation partner; and v) a conversational platform.Conclusion While the majority of the included studies are small-scale, they indicate promising findings on the potential of technology in helping dyads to interact in a way that relieves strain on the caregiver, enhances the relationship and engages people with dementia in social activities. Rigorous investigation using standard, comparable measurements is needed to demonstrate the effects of technological solutions, taking on the perspective on caregiving dyads as an entity rather than looking at outcomes for one member of the dyad in isolation.

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Creating objects with 3D printers to stimulate reminiscence in memory loss: A mixed-method feasibility study

Abstract: The use of 3D printed objects could provide an easy-to-use, well-received, person-centered approach that augments current reminiscence strategies for PWMLs.

Cited by 11 publications

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Technology-driven solutions to prompt conversation, aid communication and support interaction for people with dementia and their caregivers: a systematic literature review

Technology-driven solutions to prompt conversation, aid communication and support interaction for people with dementia and their caregivers: a systematic literature review

Reminiscence in the Care of People with Mild Dementia: A Concept Analysis

Technology-Driven Solutions to Prompt Conversation, Aid Communication and Support Interaction for People With Dementia and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Literature Review

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