The utilization of IOT technology in the study of communication between people with dementia and their caregivers
D. S. Kim, S. Y. Jung
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AbstractBackground Deteriorating communication ability of people with dementia is reported as a major cause of care burden. Caregivers’ avoidance or inappropriate communication with dementia people reinforce agitation, anxiety and social isolation of dementia people and worsen their psychological and behavioral symptoms (Paquay et al., 2007; Williams et al., 2009). Notwithstanding the importance of sympathetic and effective communication based on Person-centered care, a desirable communication model has not been established (Levy-Storms, 2008). Thus, it is demanded to collect and examine the communication between dementia people and their caregivers in the natural setting and be feedbacked to caregivers to enhance their communication attitude and skill. Purpose 1. Seek for the possibility of using IOT technology in the study of communication between dementia people and caregivers. 2. Evaluate the vocal communication by caregivers within the Person-Centered Care framework.Keywords: communication with dementia people, person-centered care, internet of things technology
D. S. Kim, S. Y. Jung (2022). The utilization of IOT technology in the study of communication between people with dementia and their caregivers. Gerontechnology, 21(s),1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.732.opp4