The use of technical devices to support outdoor mobility of dementia patients

Rasquin, S.M.C.; Willems, Charles G.; Vlieger, Selina; Geers, Richard; Soede, M.

doi:10.3233/tad-2007-192-308

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“…Earlier research has already confirmed that for people with dementia, the benefit from technology is greatest early in the course of the syndrome and if introduced in the earliest possible stage [16,25]. This study directs attention to the period of crisis following receipt of diagnosis.…”

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Factors supporting the use of technology in daily life of home-living people with dementia

Riikonen

Paavilainen

Salo

2013

TAD

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The study explores factors that facilitate the use of technology in daily life of people with dementia. An ethnographic approach was selected with open interviews, participant observation, field notes, a structured questionnaire for family members and four batteries of tests. The target group consisted of 25 people with dementia and their family carers in six communities in Finland. The main findings are: 1. A well-functioning social network is essential in integrating technology into daily life of people with dementia. The role of the significant others is to encourage, guide and receive alarms. 2. Timeliness is another important factor. Active technology is indicated in the early and to some degree in the moderate stage of dementia, after which passive technology is recommended. The period of crisis relating to onset of the syndrome is not an optimal time for intervention. 3. Attitudes and motivation of the affected persons and their social networks greatly affect the incorporation of technology in daily life. 4. Guidance is an important element in successful introduction of technology. All members of the network should participate and the guidance should be continual, repeated at suitable intervals.

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Factors supporting the use of technology in daily life of home-living people with dementia

Riikonen

Paavilainen

Salo

2013

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“…The limitations of the functionality of a range of devices have been highlighted; for example, the coverage (especially in rural areas), portability, reliability, range, size, ease of use, natural barriers and obstructions in the environment, availability and reliability of electronic networks, the need for multiple pieces of equipment, attenuation from clothing or other worn items, electronic interference, the need for regular testing, battery replacement, the involvement of a service center, and finally, the need in some cases to recognize that a person has in fact eloped (see Altus et al, 2000;Bantry White et al, 2010;Baptiste et al, 2006;Faucounau et al, 2009;Hodgkinson et al, 2007;Kearns et al, 2007;McShane et al, 1998;Miskelly, 2005;National Autism Association, 2012;Niemeijer & Hertogh, 2008;Niemeijer et al, 2010;Perry et al, 2009;Rasquin, Willems, de Vlieger, Geers, & Soede, 2007;University of Toronto, 2012;Williams et al, 2011). Rialle, Ollivet, Guigui, and Herve (2008) noted that there is no "average user" of tracking technology and, therefore, assessment of safety, individual factors of the person being monitored, the relationship between the person and carer, ease of operation, the size of the device and reliability of use (Bantry White et al, 2010) have all been proposed as necessary considerations for the selection of a GPS device.…”

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“…In the only discussion of good practice in the practical consideration of electronic tracking devices, Hughes (2008b) noted the need to consider the cause of the behavior, assess the risk, and consider the legal implications for the individual concerned. This individualized approach has been recommended by a number of authors (Dunk et al, 2010;Perry et al, 2009;Rasquin et al, 2007).…”

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GPS Devices for Elopement of People With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: A Review of the Published Literature

Hayward

Ransley²,

Memery³

2016

Policy Practice Intel Disabi

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Elopement, sometimes referred to as absconding, is defined as leaving an area without supervision or carer permission. Global positioning systems (GPS) have been proposed as an intervention for elopement to provide the geographical position of a person who has eloped so that he/she can be located. The authors reviewed the evidence for the use of GPS as an intervention for elopement in people with autism and other developmental disabilities. They found few studies that explored the practicalities of GPS device use among carers of persons with developmental disabilities (most studies have been with carers of people with dementia) and even less research that focused on the testing of the functionality of GPS devices to locate cognitively‐impaired persons. They conclude that this forces the existing empirical research to be sidelined in favor of non‐evidence‐based situational management strategies, of which the use of GPS devices is potentially a viable one. They also note that the results have important implications for policy and practice as there is little evidence to support the widespread recommendation that GPS devices are an effective intervention to prevent risk associated with elopement.

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“…The main character of dementia is the decline of their memory and learning comprehension [4]. Due to the problem of memory and orientation, wandering behaviors and easily-to-be-lost always happens on dementia-sufferers [17]. There are 37% of dementiapatients developing to have wandering behaviors [2].…”

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Exploring functions of the lost seeking devices for people with dementia

Chen

Leung

2012

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This paper utilized a user-centered design approach as the foundation for technology in dementia care in order to improve the quality of telemedicine service. A status-quo analysis and questionnaire survey were conducted to explore the actual needs of the elders in using the lost seeking devices and the problems they encountered. In total, 37 caregivers for people with dementia were surveyed (20 female, 17 male, M = 50.08, SD = 15.47). The dementia-patients: 16 are male, 21 female (M = 72.75, SD = 10.23). Through analysis and induction, 3 problems were identified: poor information transmission, low user acceptance, individual material security anxiety. 2-4 improvement proposals are suggested for each problem. Most care-givers hope technological products would increase the efficiency and safety, but they also think it's too expensive and lack of computer skills. This result demonstrates the choice of seeking methods depends on the education level of the caregivers and most of them are elders. The concern of data leakage is also related to today's fraud issue, which may be the reason limiting the promotion of electronic products and biometrics. Further research is required, suggesting researchers should pursue improvements in lost seeking design devices in dementia for caregivers.

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The use of technical devices to support outdoor mobility of dementia patients

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Factors supporting the use of technology in daily life of home-living people with dementia

Factors supporting the use of technology in daily life of home-living people with dementia

GPS Devices for Elopement of People With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: A Review of the Published Literature

Exploring functions of the lost seeking devices for people with dementia

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