CUE-D

Observational Study

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Full study title: A Cueing System Co-Created with Individuals Living with Dementia to Maintain Independence in Daily Activities (CUE-D): A Proof-of-Concept Project

 

What is the study about?

This study looks at how a smartphone application may help people living with dementia complete daily activities by reminding them of their tasks. Being unable to complete daily activities is a main factor in people with dementia losing independence. Providing cues can ‘nudge’ people living with dementia back to their in-process tasks to complete activities, such as cooking successfully. CUE-D, a smartphone app, provides timely cues and reminders to keep people on track. This project looks to see if CUE-D design elements (e.g., voice cues, interface) are useful for people living with dementia.

 

Eligibility – Who can participate?

Participants must:

  • Self-identify as a person living with dementia
  • Live in Ontario, Canada (within a two-hour drive from Toronto, Ontario)
  • Speak and understand English
  • Agree to be video and audio recorded as part of the study
  • Have the capacity to provide independent, informed consent

 

Time requirement

This study will take a total time of approximately 25 minutes, and will include the following:

  • Demographic questionnaire including the collection of sex, age, and previous experience with technology. This should take about 5 minutes to complete.
  • Testing CUE-D. You will be asked to make a calendar/event reminder using CUE-D at home. You will be video recorded while using CUE-D so the research team can see how you use the system. This will take about 5 minutes to complete.
  • Interview and Scale. At the end of the session, the research team will ask you about your opinion of CUE-D using a feedback questionnaire and interview. The interview will be audio-recorded. This will take about 15 minutes to complete.

 

TDRA study investigator

Dr. Arlene Astell

 

Video

Advances in Dementia Research Webinar- Listen to Dr. Arlene Astelle (Principal Investigator) discuss the CUE-D study in further detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK-T7Sw21tE

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The listing of a study on the Toronto Dementia Network (TDN) is for informational purposes only. The safety, efficacy or scientific validity of the studies listed here have not been evaluated by The Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) or the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA). The TDRA is an academic coalition among the University of Toronto and four memory clinics across Toronto at Baycrest, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the University Health Network. The information collected will be kept and guarded by TDRA. Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Before you participate in a study, you should make sure you understand the risks and potential benefits and discuss all options with your health care provider(s).