The use of digital technologies by people with mild-to-moderate dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A positive technology perspective
Authors: Talbot, C.V. and Briggs, P.
Journal: Dementia
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Pages: 1363-1380
eISSN: 1741-2684
ISSN: 1471-3012
DOI: 10.1177/14713012221079477
Abstract:A growing body of research has shown that people with dementia are using digital technologies to enhance lived experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new digital opportunities and challenges and so provides a unique opportunity to understand how people with dementia have adapted to this new digital landscape. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 people with dementia and analysed thematically. We generated five themes, showing how participants used digital means to combat the stresses of the pandemic by facilitating social connection, self-actualisation, enhanced well-being and by assisting with activities of daily life. These technologies helped to reduce isolation, provide access to support groups, create opportunities for cognitive stimulation and self-development, and engendered a sense of identity at a time of perceived loss. Despite these benefits, participants also reported challenges regarding cognitive fatigue and usability issues. We recommend that training on how to use digital technologies is co-produced with people with dementia and designers engage with the voices of people with dementia throughout the design process. In turn, this could promote the social connectedness, well-being and self-worth of people with dementia.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36547/
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The use of digital technologies by people with mild-to-moderate dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A positive technology perspective.
Authors: Talbot, C.V. and Briggs, P.
Journal: Dementia (London)
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Pages: 1363-1380
eISSN: 1741-2684
DOI: 10.1177/14713012221079477
Abstract:A growing body of research has shown that people with dementia are using digital technologies to enhance lived experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new digital opportunities and challenges and so provides a unique opportunity to understand how people with dementia have adapted to this new digital landscape. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 people with dementia and analysed thematically. We generated five themes, showing how participants used digital means to combat the stresses of the pandemic by facilitating social connection, self-actualisation, enhanced well-being and by assisting with activities of daily life. These technologies helped to reduce isolation, provide access to support groups, create opportunities for cognitive stimulation and self-development, and engendered a sense of identity at a time of perceived loss. Despite these benefits, participants also reported challenges regarding cognitive fatigue and usability issues. We recommend that training on how to use digital technologies is co-produced with people with dementia and designers engage with the voices of people with dementia throughout the design process. In turn, this could promote the social connectedness, well-being and self-worth of people with dementia.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36547/
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The use of digital technologies by people with mild-to-moderate dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A positive technology perspective
Authors: Talbot, C.V. and Briggs, P.
Journal: DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Pages: 1363-1380
eISSN: 1741-2684
ISSN: 1471-3012
DOI: 10.1177/14713012221079477
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36547/
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The use of digital technologies by people with mild to moderate dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A positive technology perspective
Authors: Talbot, C. and Briggs, P.
Journal: Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice
Publisher: SAGE
ISSN: 1471-3012
DOI: 10.1177/14713012221079477
Abstract:A growing body of research has shown that people with dementia are using digital technologies to enhance lived experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new digital opportunities and challenges and so provides a unique opportunity to understand how people with dementia have adapted to this new digital landscape. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 people with dementia and analysed thematically. We generated five themes, showing how participants used digital means to combat the stresses of the pandemic by facilitating social connection, self-actualisation, enhanced wellbeing, and by assisting with activities of daily life. These technologies helped to reduce isolation, provide access to support groups, create opportunities for cognitive stimulation and self-development, and engendered a sense of identity at a time of perceived loss. Despite these benefits, participants also reported challenges regarding cognitive fatigue and usability issues. We recommend that training on how to use digital technologies is co-developed for people with dementia and designers engage with the voices of people with dementia throughout the design process. In turn, this could promote the social connectedness, wellbeing, and self-worth of people with dementia.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36547/
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The use of digital technologies by people with mild-to-moderate dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A positive technology perspective.
Authors: Talbot, C.V. and Briggs, P.
Journal: Dementia (London, England)
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Pages: 1363-1380
eISSN: 1741-2684
ISSN: 1471-3012
DOI: 10.1177/14713012221079477
Abstract:A growing body of research has shown that people with dementia are using digital technologies to enhance lived experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new digital opportunities and challenges and so provides a unique opportunity to understand how people with dementia have adapted to this new digital landscape. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 people with dementia and analysed thematically. We generated five themes, showing how participants used digital means to combat the stresses of the pandemic by facilitating social connection, self-actualisation, enhanced well-being and by assisting with activities of daily life. These technologies helped to reduce isolation, provide access to support groups, create opportunities for cognitive stimulation and self-development, and engendered a sense of identity at a time of perceived loss. Despite these benefits, participants also reported challenges regarding cognitive fatigue and usability issues. We recommend that training on how to use digital technologies is co-produced with people with dementia and designers engage with the voices of people with dementia throughout the design process. In turn, this could promote the social connectedness, well-being and self-worth of people with dementia.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36547/
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The use of digital technologies by people with mild to moderate dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A positive technology perspective
Authors: Talbot, C.V. and Briggs, P.
Journal: Dementia
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Pages: 1363-1380
ISSN: 1471-3012
Abstract:A growing body of research has shown that people with dementia are using digital technologies to enhance lived experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new digital opportunities and challenges and so provides a unique opportunity to understand how people with dementia have adapted to this new digital landscape. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 people with dementia and analysed thematically. We generated five themes, showing how participants used digital means to combat the stresses of the pandemic by facilitating social connection, self-actualisation, enhanced wellbeing, and by assisting with activities of daily life. These technologies helped to reduce isolation, provide access to support groups, create opportunities for cognitive stimulation and self-development, and engendered a sense of identity at a time of perceived loss. Despite these benefits, participants also reported challenges regarding cognitive fatigue and usability issues. We recommend that training on how to use digital technologies is co-developed for people with dementia and designers engage with the voices of people with dementia throughout the design process. In turn, this could promote the social connectedness, wellbeing, and self-worth of people with dementia.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/36547/
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