Real-time geospatial range for geriatric assessment

Thielke, Stephen; Thompson, Haydn A.; Patel, Satyendra Kumar; Johnson, K.; Harniss, M.

doi:10.4017/gt.2010.09.02.120.00

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“…In addition, fear and trepidation are often associated with the decision to try a new product or service, partly because of the fear of the unknown and partly because accepting these products and services is often seen as stigmatizing (Forlizzi et al, 2004). Several studies have indicated that the need to maintain a certain desired self-image might impede the adoption of assistive devices (Thielke et al, 2012). A case study showed that the real usage of a digital assistive device by persons with dementia was quite low even if it was developed in a rigorous participatory process and personalized for each person who would use it.…”

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The Attitudes and Perceptions of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment Toward an Assistive Robot

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The purpose of this study was to explore perceived difficulties and needs of older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their attitudes toward an assistive robot to develop appropriate robot functionalities. Twenty subjects were recruited to participate in either a focus group or an interview. Findings revealed that although participants reported difficulties in managing some of their daily activities, they did not see themselves as needing assistance. Indeed, they considered that they were capable of coping with difficulties with some compensatory strategies. They therefore declared that they did not need or want a robot for the moment but that they considered it potentially useful either for themselves in the future or for other older adults suffering from frailty, loneliness, and disability. Factors underlying unwillingness to adopt an assistive robot were discussed. These issues should be carefully addressed in the design and diffusion processes of an assistive robot.

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The Attitudes and Perceptions of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment Toward an Assistive Robot

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“…To date, little attention has been dedicated to acquire knowledge on the day-to-day lived experiences of persons living with MCI or to investigate potential nonpharmacological, technological solutions to support older adults living with this condition. This knowledge gap is receiving greater attention in the literature with several authors insisting that failure to address the many needs associated with MCI, is negatively correlated with quality of life and may contribute to the progression of this condition (Hancock, Woods, Challis, & Orrell, 2006;Thielke et al, 2012). Understanding the lived experiences and needs of older adults with MCI, is critical for generating user-focused technological solutions that are "usable, useful, acceptable, ethical, supportive" and affordable (Eisma et al, 2004;Thielke et al, 2012).…”

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“…This is not a unidirectional process, as individuals move between the levels depending on their current circumstances. According to Thielke et al (2012), using a hierarchy of needs model is essential for the development of interventions and technologies that may be perceived as beneficial and ultimately improve uptake by persons living with MCI. This can be a difficult task since MCI has many different origins resulting in an extremely heterogeneous target population group.…”

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Informing Understandings of Mild Cognitive Impairment for Older Adults: Implications From a Scoping Review

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The development of effective interventions for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults has been limited by extensive variability in the conceptualization and definition of MCI, its subtypes, and relevant diagnostic criteria within the neurocultural, pharmaceutical, and gerontological communities. A scoping review was conducted to explore the conceptual development of MCI and identify the resulting ethical, political, and technological implications for the care of older adults with MCI. A comprehensive search was conducted between January and April 2013 to identify English-language peer-reviewed articles published between 1999 and 2013. Our analysis revealed that the MCI conceptual debate remains unresolved, the response to ethical issues is contentious, the policy response is limited, and one-dimensional and technological interventions are scarce. Reflections on the conceptual, ethical, and policy responses in conjunction with the identification of the needs of older adults diagnosed with MCI highlight significant opportunities for technological interventions to effectively reposition MCI in the aging care discourse.

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Real-time geospatial range for geriatric assessment

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The Attitudes and Perceptions of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment Toward an Assistive Robot

The Attitudes and Perceptions of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment Toward an Assistive Robot

Informing Understandings of Mild Cognitive Impairment for Older Adults: Implications From a Scoping Review

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