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KMID : 1036120180100010033
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Korean Society of Medicine & Therapy Science
2018 Volume.10 No. 1 p.33 ~ p.40
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Assistive technology for people with dementia living in community
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Kim Jung-Hun
Kim Ji-Hyeon
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Abstract
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Objective: Despite the rapid increase in the number of people with dementia in Korea, there is lack of system applying assistive technology(AT) to people with dementia, unlike developed countries. Thus, this study aims to introduce the AT related to helping people with dementia living in the community.
Method: Authors reviewed literature relevant to AT for people with dementia. The literature includes research articles, review articles, guidelines, reports and government document written in English.
Results: It is found that various AT items have been developed and applied to people with dementia systematically in developed countries. These products help users to stay at their place independently and safely. Developed countries have established guidelines and systems to apply AT for people with dementia and their family. Thus, as taking these advantage from literature, it will be possible that AT system for people with dementia is implemented in Korea by conducting to relevant research and developing the service provision.
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KEYWORD
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Assistive technology, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive disorder, Assistive device
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