Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Psychosocial Intervention, Technology
Conditions
Interventions
THE FINDMYAPPS INTERVENTION (EXPERIMENTAL GROUP)
Dyads of people with MCI/mild dementia and their carer in the experimental group will use the tablet (either their own or given by the VUmc) with the
Sponsors
Amsterdam UMC, Location VU Medical Centre, VUmc.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • People with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or with MILD dementia OR with an MMSE 25-18 or GDS 3 and 4. • Living in the community • Living in the East and the West of the Netherlands • Highly motivated to learn how to use/to use a touchscreen device
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • People with severe dementia (MMSE <18) • People with severe eye-sight problems or blindness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-management and social participation of the person with dementia | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • For the person with dementia: experienced autonomy, self-efficacy, quality of life • For the carer: sense of competence, positive care experience and quality of life. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactFloriana Mangiaracina
VUMC
Outcome results
None listed