Date of Award
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.
Recommended Citation
Sullivan, Jamie and Desrochers, Kristin, "Breaking Down Barriers: Technology and Dementia" (2018). Thinking Matters Symposium. 138.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/thinking_matters/138
