Designing a Program for People with Advanced Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Plys Evan, Rochon Elizabeth, Thacker Ayush, Sy Maimouna, Phillips Mirelle, Kuma Mischa, Ritchie Christine, Vranceanu Ana-Maria
Primary Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypothesis
How can we design a bioexperiential program that is safe, usable, and acceptable for dyads with advanced dementia?
Conclusion
The TEND program was perceived as safe, and user feedback helped improve its usability and acceptability.
Supporting Evidence
- The TEND program was developed through iterative user feedback.
- Focus groups highlighted the importance of safety and usability in program design.
- Workshops with dyads informed refinements to the program's features.
Takeaway
This study created a program to help people with dementia and their caregivers feel better together, making sure it was easy and safe to use.
Methodology
The study involved focus groups and workshops with clinicians and dyads to develop and refine the TEND intervention.
Limitations
The study may not generalize to all dyads with advanced dementia due to the specific focus on user-centered design.
Participant Demographics
Participants included clinicians, persons living with dementia, and their care partners.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website