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ArticleAlzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association2025

Recommendations for the development and use of technology to support people living with dementia and caregivers: A Delphi study.

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 and 3 more

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Article in Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Duygu SezginSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway City, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-8378-6835
Flora-Marie Hegerath-SeglerInstitute of General Practice and Family Medicine (AM RUB), Medical Faculty, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, Bochum, Germany.
Hannah ChristieSchool of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
Jackie PoosAlzheimer Centre and Department of Neurology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Kevin CullenDementia Research Advisory Team, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Emer MeagherDementia Research Advisory Team, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Manuel Gonçalves-PereiraNOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa; CHRC, Comprehensive Health Research Center, LA-REAL, Lisbon, Portugal.
Horst Christian VollmarInstitute of General Practice and Family Medicine (AM RUB), Medical Faculty, Ruhr University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, Bochum, Germany.
Cíara O'ReillyResearch Project Office, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Aisling MitchellSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway City, Galway, Ireland.
Salman AlabdulkderSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway City, Galway, Ireland.
David NealDepartment of Medical Informatics, eHealth Living & Learning Lab, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Sarah JanusDepartment Primary- and Long-term Care, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThis 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.

methodsA 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.

resultsConsensus 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.

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CaregiversDementiaSelf-Help DevicesConsensusCost-Benefit AnalysisDelphi TechniqueHumansassistive technologycaregiversDelphi studydementiapeople living with dementiatechnology development

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PMID41017559
PMCPMC12477490

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