Assistive Technology Addressing Safety Issues in Dementia: A Scoping Review.
In a scoping review of 31 sources, characteristics of the device and ethical considerations emerged as key factors to consider when selecting AT devices for older adults with dementia. Safety is an issue for older adults with dementia because they are at risk for various incidents. Intelligent assis...
| Published in: | American Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 71; no. 5; pp. 1 - 11 |
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| Format: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Occupational Therapy Association
Sep/Oct2017
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