The use of smartphone in older people with early dementia for outdoor way-finding: Pilot study

Other Titles

Technology for Dementia Patients

Abstract

This study is about the use of smartphone in older people with early dementia (PWeD) for outdoor way-finding. After attending this session, participants are expected to understand the feasibility issues and acceptability of using smartphone to assist outdoor navigation, hopefully to resolve way-finding difficulties and promote independence in PWeD.

Authors

Rick Y. C. Kwan

Author Details

Rick Y. C. Kwan, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Sigma Membership

Pi Iota

Lead Author Affiliation

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Dementia, Smartphone, Wayfinding

Recommended Citation

Kwan, Rick Y. C., "The use of smartphone in older people with early dementia for outdoor way-finding: Pilot study" (2018). INRC (Congress). 90.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/90

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Acquisition

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