Exploring the usability of a videophone mock-up for persons with dementia and their significant others
Open Access
- 16 April 2014
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Geriatrics
- Vol. 14 (1) , 49
Abstract
Persons with dementia might have considerable difficulties in using an ordinary telephone. Being able to use the telephone can be very important in order to maintain their social network, getting stimulation and for reaching help when needed. Therefore, persons with dementia might need an easy-to-use videophone to prevent social isolation and to feel safe and independent. This study reports the evaluation of the usability of a touch-screen videophone mock-up for persons with dementia and their significant others.Keywords
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