ArticleDementia (London, England)2024
Implementing global positioning system trackers for people with dementia who are at risk of wandering.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Supporting safe walking and managing missing incidents in dementia: a qualitative narrative synthesis of current evidence.Age and ageing · 2026Pooled it
- Stage-Wise IoT Solutions for Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review of Detection, Monitoring, and Assistive Technologies.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- Provider Perspectives on the Design, Implementation, and Impact of Technology on Person-Centered Dementia Care: Insights From the Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
- Guiding the Ethics of Locator Devices in Dementia Care: Tutorial on Developing a Question-Based Ethical Framework.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Exploring the cognitive aspects of walking in the neighborhoods among people living with dementia.The Gerontologist · 2026Article
- A narrative review of health inequalities in dementia care in China: exploring mHealth's potential.mHealth · 2026Review
- Empowerment Model for The Elderly and Community to Improve the Welfare of the Elderly.F1000Research · 2026Article
- Using Crowdsourcing Internet of Things Technology to Reduce Caregiver Worry in Dementia-Related Lost Episodes: Longitudinal Observational Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Observational
- Perspectives of Older Adults on Assistive Technology: Qualitative Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
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6 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveThe main aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using a GPS tracker to mitigate the risks associated with wandering for people with dementia and those caring for them and further evaluate the impact of trackers in delaying 24-hour care and the potential for reducing the involvement of support services, such as the police, in locating patients.
methodsWe recruited forty-five wearers-carers dyads, and a GPS tracker was issued to each participant. Dyads completed pre-and post-outcome questionnaires after six months, and a use-log of experiences was maintained through monthly monitoring calls. At six months, focus groups were conducted with 14 dyads where they shared ideas and learning. Data analyses were performed on outcome questionnaires, use-log analysis, and focus groups discussion.
resultsA 24% (
conclusionThe results supported the feasibility of routine implementation of GPS trackers in dementia care with clear guidance, monitoring and support to family carers on safe use. This could delay admission into 24-hour care as wearers and carers have a greater sense of safety and are better connected should help be required. Studies with larger sample sizes, diverse participants and health economic analysis are needed to develop the evidence base further ahead of the routine implementation of GPS trackers in health and social care services.
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