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- Conference PaperDesigning an ICT-Based Training System for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers(Proceedings of the 2018 ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, 2018) Unbehaun, DavidDemographic change is a challenge for every individual, families, society, science, the economy and the labor market, for social security systems and for policy as a whole. The challenge will increase with every year and the risk of suffering from dementia and therefore, being in need of care is increasing. To Care for those who are in need is a responsibility for the whole society. The use of ICT-based technologies combined with a holistic approach may support and promote a self-sustaining life-style for people with dementia and their caregivers. In this context, ICT-based solutions are a promising approach for patients suffering from early stage dementia and their caregivers. The objective of the PhD study is in the initial stage (pre-study), to analyze empirically the given practices in the specific field of dementia care in form of a requirement analysis. The next stage comes up with a design for an ICT artifact related to the findings of the first phase, and in the third stage, the author investigates the appropriation of the technical artifact over a longer period of time in different settings. The doctoral colloquium will serve as a platform to discuss and share current research activities, methodology, future publications and experiences in the field of qualitative work with respect to technology design for people with dementia.
- Conference PaperMobiAssist - ICT-Based Training System for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers: Results from a Field Study(Proceedings of the 2018 ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, 2018) Unbehaun, David; Vaziri, Daryoush; Aal, Konstantin; Li, Qinyu; Wieching, Rainer; Wulf, VolkerAs a result of ageing societies, the prevalence of dementia, and accordingly the need of care is increasing rapidly. Here, the use of ICT-based technologies may facilitate and promote a self-sustaining life-style for people with dementia and their caregivers. The presented poster describes early findings from the project MobiAssist and outlines the ICT-based training system. The system aims to increase the physical and cognitive capabilities of people with dementia, relief the caregivers and improve wellbeing of involved parties.
- Conference PaperUsing Technology to Increase Meaningful Engagement in a Memory Care Unit(Proceedings of the 2014 ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, 2014) Lazar, AmandaDementia is affecting an increasing number of people due to the global aging of the population. People with dementia living in memory care units (MCUs) often lack access to meaningful activities and social interactions. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have a tremendous potential to increase activity opportunities for people in MCUs. In two longitudinal studies, I used observations, interviews, and repeated quantitative measures to evaluate the use of a commercially available multi-functional technology system with people with dementia, staff, and family members. Next steps include data analysis and generating recommendations for system designers.
- Conference PaperVideo-Game Based Exergames for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers(Proceedings of the 2018 ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, 2018) Unbehaun, David; Vaziri, Daryoush; Aal, Konstantin; Li, Qinyu; Wieching, Rainer; Wulf, VolkerDementia not only affects the cognitive capabilities, especially memory and orientation, but also physical capabilities, which are associated with a decrease of physical activities. Here, ICT can play a major role to improve health, quality of life and wellbeing in older adults suffering from dementia and related stakeholders, such as relatives, professional and informal caregivers. The aim of the presented system is to increase physical and cognitive capabilities of people with dementia and their caregivers to support them in daily life activities, reduce the strain of the caregivers and improve both their wellbeing.