Acceptance of Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology Among Dementia Clients and Family Caregivers
Acceptance of Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology Among Dementia Clients and Family Caregivers
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DOI：
10.1080/15228835.2016.1266724
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发表时间：
2017-01-01
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Juzwishin, Don
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作者：
Liu, Lili;Miguel Cruz, Antonio;Juzwishin, Don
这项研究的目的是检查全球定位系统（GPS）用于帮助痴呆患者的接受程度，他们在社区中有徘徊的风险。我们使用了混合方法研究方法，包括使用日志，前后基于纸张的问卷调查和焦点小组。45对客户-护理者（二人组）在1年的时间里平均使用一个GPS设备5.8个月。GPS接受度高；二人组可能会继续使用GPS。根据参与者的说法，GPS为看护者提供了安心，并减少了客户迷路时的焦虑。
The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptance of Global Positioning System (GPS) used to help people with dementia, who are at risk for wandering in their communities. We used a mixed methods research approach that included use logs, pre and post paper-based questionnaires, and focus groups. Forty-five client-caregiver pairs (dyads) were included to use one of the GPS devices for an average of 5.8 months over a 1-year period. GPS acceptance was high; dyads were likely to continue using the GPS. According to the participants, the GPS provided caregivers peace of mind and reduced anxiety in dyads when clients got lost.