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Perceived Need and Acceptability of an App to Support Activities of Daily Living in People With Cognitive Impairment and Their Carers: Pilot Survey Study.

Rhoda LaiMaria TensilAlexander KurzNicola T LautenschlagerJanine Diehl-Schmid
Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2020)
This study highlights the importance of focusing on acceptability and the consumer's perceptions in the development of assistive technology for older adults with cognitive impairment. Participants showed an aversion to functions they perceived as eroding their independence, while functions that more closely aligned with independence and autonomy were perceived as more acceptable.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive impairment
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • clinical trial
  • health information