Use and uptake of technology by people with dementia and their supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This rapid review aims to identify the types of technologies used by people with dementia and their supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the issues which influenced technology adoption within their usual care routines. METHODS: PubMed, PsychInfo, Scopus, and Cochrane COVID reviews were searched to identify peer-review studies published since 2020. A total of 18 studies were included and synthesised thematically.

Authors

Barbosa A; Ferreira AR; Smits C; Hegerath F-M; Vollmar HC; Fernandes L; Craven MP; Innes A; Casey D; Sezgin D

Journal

Aging & Mental Health, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 83–94

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

January 2, 2024

DOI

10.1080/13607863.2022.2163375

ISSN

1360-7863

Associated Experts

Anthea Innes

Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences

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