Date
Spring 2018
Document Type
Poster Session
Department
Occupational Therapy
Advisor
Tammy Bickmore OTD, OTR/L
Abstract
Clinical Question Does the use of person-centered, interactive, computerized technology in a facility setting improve health outcomes within the scope of occupational therapy for persons with dementia? This clinical question was informed in partnership with our community partner it’s Never 2 Late (iN2L), a company focused on providing person-centered accessible technology to persons with dementia. After an extensive review of the literature it was found that person-centered interactive computerized technology can be used to improve cognition, social participation, mental health, well-being and engagement. The authors concluded that technology like iN2L should be implemented in residential facilities to improve health outcomes and quality of life for persons with dementia.
Start Date
4-20-2018 9:00 AM
Recommended Citation
Sullivan, Jamie and Desrochers, Kristin, "Breaking Down Barriers: Technology and Dementia" (2018). Thinking Matters Symposium Archive. 138.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/thinking_matters/138
