Empirical Analysis of Assistive Technology Support to the People with Dementia

Ikram Asghar, Shuang Cang, Hongian Yu

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Abstract

This paper showcases results from an empirical study
conducted by involving the people with dementia (PWD). The
different kinds of supports offered by the assistive technology
(AT) to the PWD are analyzed along their impact on the
success of such technologies. The technology usability
questionnaire is used to collect data. The people having mild
dementia who use AT participated in the survey. The results
revealed four major AT supports named (social, operational,
psychological and physical) for the PWD. Although all types of
supports contribute positively, the social support shows the
strongest impact for technology success. Further analysis
indicates that the performance consistency of AT with the
claims of its manufacturers determine its retention period.
Social isolation and dependence on others usually demoralizes
the confidence of the PWD, therefore more efforts are needed
to enable social support through the use of AT for the
wellbeing of the PWD.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 23rd International Conference on Automation and Computing (ICAC)
Subtitle of host publicationAddressing Global Challenges through Automation and Computing
EditorsJie Zhang
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Sep 2017
Event23rd IEEE International Conference on Automation and
Computing: Addressing Global Challenges through Automation and Computing
- University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Sep 20178 Sep 2017
Conference number: 23

Conference

Conference23rd IEEE International Conference on Automation and
Computing
Abbreviated titleICAC'17
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityHuddersfield
Period7/09/178/09/17

Keywords

  • dementia
  • assistive technology
  • socialization
  • impact
  • cognitive help

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