Technology use to improve everyday occupations in older persons with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment : a scoping review

Patomella, Ann-Helen; Lovarini, Meryl; Lindqvist, Eva; Kottorp, Anders Börje Mauritz; Nygård, Louise

doi:10.1177/0308022618771533

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Technology use to improve everyday occupations in older persons with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment : a scoping review
Authors:	Patomella, Ann-Helen Lovarini, Meryl Lindqvist, Eva Kottorp, Anders Börje Mauritz Nygård, Louise
DOI:	10.1177/0308022618771533
Published in:	British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume(Issue):	81
Issue:	10
Issue Date:	2018
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Sage
ISSN:	0308-0226 1477-6006
Language:	English
Subjects:	Assistive technology; Learning; Intervention
Subject (DDC):	615.8515: Occupational therapy 616.8: Neurology, diseases of nervous system
Abstract:	Introduction: Technology use is a highly relevant part of everyday occupations and difficulties can lead to challenges among older adults with cognitive impairments. The aim of this study was to review empirical studies reporting on the use of technology for improving performance in everyday occupations and evaluate the effect of training strategies in technology use in older people with mild-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Method: A scoping review methodology was used. Key databases were searched, covering January 2000 to October 2016, to identify studies, which were screened and assessed for inclusion. Results: In total, 14 studies were included. Most studies used quantitative designs with small sample sizes. The methods used to measure performance in everyday occupations differed. Six studies focussed on the use of technology for improving performance. Eight studies evaluated the effect of training strategies in technology use. Conclusion: Although positive effects of technology use and training in technology use have been reported for instrumental activities of daily living outcomes, the evidence supporting the use of technology in enhancing performance in occupations in people with mild-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment is limited. Future studies should focus specifically on people with mild cognitive impairment, use more rigorous designs and include standardised methods.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/8526
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	School of Health Sciences
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Occupational Therapy (IER)
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Patomella, A.-H., Lovarini, M., Lindqvist, E., Kottorp, A. B. M., & Nygård, L. (2018). Technology use to improve everyday occupations in older persons with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment : a scoping review. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81(10). https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022618771533

Patomella, A.-H. et al. (2018) ‘Technology use to improve everyday occupations in older persons with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment : a scoping review’, British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81(10). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022618771533.

A.-H. Patomella, M. Lovarini, E. Lindqvist, A. B. M. Kottorp, and L. Nygård, “Technology use to improve everyday occupations in older persons with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment : a scoping review,” British Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 81, no. 10, 2018, doi: 10.1177/0308022618771533.

PATOMELLA, Ann-Helen, Meryl LOVARINI, Eva LINDQVIST, Anders Börje Mauritz KOTTORP und Louise NYGÅRD, 2018. Technology use to improve everyday occupations in older persons with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment : a scoping review. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2018. Bd. 81, Nr. 10. DOI 10.1177/0308022618771533

Patomella, Ann-Helen, Meryl Lovarini, Eva Lindqvist, Anders Börje Mauritz Kottorp, and Louise Nygård. 2018. “Technology Use to Improve Everyday Occupations in Older Persons with Mild Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment : A Scoping Review.” British Journal of Occupational Therapy 81 (10). https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022618771533.

Patomella, Ann-Helen, et al. “Technology Use to Improve Everyday Occupations in Older Persons with Mild Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment : A Scoping Review.” British Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 81, no. 10, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022618771533.