People with dementia in Public Space using Everyday Technology: PIPSET
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Access and Ability to use Everyday Technology within the Home and in Public Spaces, among Older Adults with and without Dementia across the UK.
IRAS ID
215654
Contact name
Georgina Charlesworth
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Karolinska Institutet
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 31 days
Research summary
Background:
Remaining active and independent is a priority for people with dementia and society in general. Being able to participate in activities both in and outside home and creating accessible environments for participation therefore means being attentive to cognitive aspects. Everyday Technologies (ETs) within and outside home have changed the way activities are performed. While technology can be an aid, studies have shown that people with dementia experience increased difficulty using ETs, which can impede their participation in activities in and outside home. As the number of older people in society escalates and the risk of developing dementia increases with age, there is a growing need for this knowledge to be developed.Aims:
• To examine the challenge levels of ETs in relation to the user’s capabilities and desires.
• To explore participation in activities and places in public space as perceived by UK-based people with mild-stage dementia.Methods and Data Collection:
Two researchers will conduct interviews in participants’ homes between 01.05.2017-31.12.2017. Participant observations will occur in a public place chosen by the participant.
Interview 1:
Divided into a maximum of 3 sessions over 4 weeks, lasting maximum 90 minutes per session. Involves administering 4 questionnaires with 60 people diagnosed with mild-stage dementia and 60 people without cognitive impairment.Interview 2:
Divided into 3 sessions over a further 4 weeks, lasting a maximum of 90 minutes. Interview includes participant observations with a sub-sample of 16-30 participants from Interview 1.Analysis.
Statistical analyses will be undertaken on questionnaire data.
Qualitative analyses will be used for qualitative interview data.Anticipated Findings:
The increased challenges associated with ET use among people with dementia are well-explored in Swedish studies, however further research will relate this to a UK context. New knowledge can be used to facilitate improved environmental design for the empowerment of people with dementia.REC name
South West - Frenchay Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/SW/0091
Date of REC Opinion
26 Apr 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion