Duygu Sezgin, Flora-Marie Hegerath-Segler, Hannah Christie, Jackie Poos, Kevin Cullen, Emer Meagher, Manuel Gonçalves-Pereira, Horst Christian Vollmar, Cíara O'Reilly, Aisling Mitchell, Salman Alabdulkder, David Neal, Sarah Janus
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
This Delphi study, conducted by the INTERDEM Assistive Technology (AT) taskforce, explores existing and future challenges in the development, usability, cost-effectiveness, implementation, and ethics of AT for people living with dementia and caregivers. The study aims to identify key priorities and actions to address these challenges.
METHODS
A two-round modified electronic Delphi study was conducted with experts from health and social care, dementia research, technology development, people living with dementia, and caregivers.
RESULTS
Consensus was reached on 23 key statements highlighting the need for a user-centered approach to AT development. Priorities included integrating AT into care plans, enhancing accessibility, and ensuring collaboration between stakeholders. Ethical considerations, digital literacy, and equitable access were also emphasized.
DISCUSSION
Our findings refine and update previous recommendations on AT development and use. This Delphi study contributes to guiding future research, policy, and practice to ensure AT effectively supports people living with dementia and caregivers.
Highlights
Co-designing technologies with users is crucial to ensure relevance and usability.
Priorities in developing technology include improving access and affordability.
Technology development should aim reducing disparities in digital access.
Future research on technology should be inclusive and reflect real-life needs.
期刊介绍：
Alzheimer's & Dementia is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to bridge knowledge gaps in dementia research by covering the entire spectrum, from basic science to clinical trials to social and behavioral investigations. It provides a platform for rapid communication of new findings and ideas, optimal translation of research into practical applications, increasing knowledge across diverse disciplines for early detection, diagnosis, and intervention, and identifying promising new research directions. In July 2008, Alzheimer's & Dementia was accepted for indexing by MEDLINE, recognizing its scientific merit and contribution to Alzheimer's research.
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