Mobile apps for dementia awareness, support, and prevention - review and evaluation

CONCLUSIONS: A composite lack of standardised quality indicators and commercial drivers of the marketplace present significant barriers for consumers seeking meaningful dementia information and support. Persons living with dementia and their caregivers would significantly benefit from social and organisational services that assist with navigating the app marketplace.Implications for rehabilitationThere is significant opportunity for quality digital innovations, including apps, to support home-based, independent dementia care.A composite lack of standardised quality indicators and commercial drivers of the app marketplace present significant barriers for persons living with dementia and their caregivers who seek apps with dementia information and support.Social and organisational services can support the dementia community through assistance with navigating the app marketplace for quality dementia information and support.PMID:34034601 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2021.1914755
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research