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Persons with dementia become users of assistive technology — a study of the process
Author(s)	Lena Rosenberg, Louise Nygard
Journal title	Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice, vol 11, no 2, March 2012
Pages	pp 135-154
Source	http://dem.sagepub.com/
Keywords	Dementia ; Assistive technology.
Annotation	The aim of this study was to explore actions and driving forces of the different people (actors) involved in the process of bringing assistive technology (AT) into the life of a person with dementia. The specific focus was on the unfolding interactions in order to discover what they led to and how the AT corresponded to the situation of the person with dementia. The study was conducted in Sweden. Three persons with dementia and their significant others were followed using case methodology and grounded theory. The findings reveal that 'doing the right thing' was the main driving force, although sometimes a source of conflict between the actors. The actors' views differed in many aspects, influencing the choice of problem and selected AT solution as well as the role of the AT and how it was placed and adjusted. A potential risk scenario was identified, demonstrating how profoundly the view of the one who had power to make the decision influenced the process. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-120710001 A
Classmark	EA: M
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