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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