Enabling people with dementia to self-report data using digital technologies and methods

Kernaghan, David and Maguire, Roma and Egan, Kieren (2023) Enabling people with dementia to self-report data using digital technologies and methods. In: College of Mental Health Pharmacy Annual Conference, 2023-10-05 - 2023-10-07.

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Abstract

Remote collection of digital self-reported data is becoming more prevalent in health care practice as services adopt a more person-centred care approach and deliver more care at a distance. Whilst the benefits of collecting such data using digital technologies is increasingly being recognized, This method can be a major barrier to People with Dementia (PwD) who often struggle using electronic devices to self-report. Factors such as platform design, literacy, language proficiency, and physical/mental capability severely impacting digital self-reported data collection especially if such technologies are not designed with this population.

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