Mike Clark considers two recent systematic reviews of assistive technology to support people living with dementia.
[read the full story...]Assistive technology for dementia: two reviews highlight lack of evidence
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Assistive technology can improve choice and control in support services for people with learning disabilities
We have posted before about the use of assistive technology and in particular telecare. This week sees the publication of a new report from the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) and the National Care Forum (NCF) which describes a number of projects which offer technological solutions to enhance personalisation. The Department of Health has defined [read the full story…]
People with learning disabilities identify key ethical issues with use of assistive technology and telecare
In 2010, the Scottish Government’s National Telecare Development Programme published a report on telecare and people with learning disabilities. The authors defined telecare as “the use of equipment within and outwith the home to monitor changing needs and risks, and to provide alerts and information that enable improved and informed responses to those needs and [read the full story…]
Does assistive technology as a remote intervention make a difference for patients with long term conditions?
The Whole System Demonstrator programme is the largest randomised control trial of telehealth and telecare in the world. One of the most complex trials ever undertaken by the Department of Health, it was set up in May 2008 to provide a clear evidence base to support investment decisions. The research proposition was : Does the [read the full story…]