Computer accessibility for individuals suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease

被引:2
作者
de Sant'Anna, M. [1 ,2 ]
Vallet, C. [3 ]
Kadouche, R. [3 ]
Stefanucci, D.
Tomascakova, A.
Morat, B. [4 ]
Rigaud, A. -S. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Broca Hosp, F-75013 Paris, France
[2] Paris Descartes Univ, Res Team, Paris, France
[3] Handicom Lab, Ivry, France
[4] St Denis Univ, Paris, France
关键词
Computer; Accessibility; Alzheimer's disease; Human machine adapted interface; Co-construction; Performance measurement; Guidelines; DEMENTIA;
D O I
10.1016/j.eurger.2010.04.003
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
New technology will allow the ageing population (including people with cognitive impairment) to keep in contact with their families, friends and professionals and to be stimulated by a range of different services and facilities. Since no data existed so far on the ability and feasibility of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) in using a basic computer, this pilot study was carried out in order to compare the performances of these persons with older persons with no cognitive impairment (NI) when working with basic keyboard, mouse pad and a computer screen. We also asked participants of both groups their preferences and suggestions in order to draw a guideline that can be used to adapt a basic computer to their use. Although this pilot study only included a small amount of participants (18), the results showed that basic computers can be accessible to individuals suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease under certain conditions. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.
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页码:186 / 192
页数:7
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