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SynthesisFrontiers in neurology2024

Technological interventions in European dementia care: a systematic review of acceptance and attitudes among people living with dementia, caregivers, and healthcare workers.

Michele Sorrentino, Claudio Fiorilla, Michelangelo Mercogliano, Federica Esposito, Irene Stilo, Giuseppina Affinito, Marcello Moccia, Luigi Lavorgna, Elena Salvatore, Elisabetta Maida and 3 more

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Synthesis in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Adoption of Telemedicine for Dementia Care in Nigeria: Scoping Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Michele Sorrentino *Department of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Claudio Fiorilla *Department of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Michelangelo MercoglianoDepartment of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Federica EspositoDepartment of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Irene StiloDepartment of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Giuseppina AffinitoDepartment of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Marcello MocciaDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Luigi LavorgnaDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Elena SalvatoreDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Elisabetta MaidaDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Elisa BarbiMeyer Children's Research Institute, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
Maria TriassiDepartment of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Raffaele PalladinoDepartment of Public Health, University "Federico II" of Naples, Naples, Italy.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative forms of dementia affect 8 million Europeans. Assistive technologies are suggested to reduce the burden of care and improve the quality of life of person living with dementia. Nonetheless, the acceptance and attitudes toward technological interventions pose challenges not only for people living with dementia and caregivers but also for healthcare workers. This review specifically aims to investigate how these key groups perceive and accept technology in European dementia care settings. Methods: This systematic review was conducted to identify studies, published between 2013 and 2023, that examined the acceptance and attitude of assistive technologies in Alzheimer's and other dementia European settings, following the PRISMA guidelines. Rayyan AI was used for data extraction, and bias was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: Among the 1,202 identified articles, 13 met the inclusion criteria, revealing a prevailing positivity toward technological interventions in dementia care. Nonetheless, several barriers to adoption, including technological unfamiliarity, and specific dementia-related symptoms that complicate usage were identified. They also unveiled varying attitudes, influenced by factors such as familiarity with technologies, perceived usefulness, and the broader context of the COVID-19 pandemic which accelerated telemedicine and digital solution acceptance during restricted mobility and social distancing. Conclusion: Understanding attitudes toward technology in dementia care is crucial as it influences the adoption and utilization of tech-based interventions, impacting symptom management and quality of life. Addressing these attitudes through tailored interventions and education can enhance well-being and quality of life for people living with dementia, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

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acceptanceAlzheimerattitudedementiasystematic reviewtechnology

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PMCPMC11479966

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