Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3326033 | NPG Neurologie - Psychiatrie - Gériatrie | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Perambulation (wandering) and manipulative restlessness are very common in advanced Alzheimer's disease. Management of these behavioral disorders is very complex for institutions, and few satisfactory solutions have been put forward. The Tipatsma device (an interactive station for patients suffering from severe impairments caused by Alzheimer's disease) provides a solution for these patients and their families. As part of a non-pharmacological treatment, when positioned on the perambulation route, it offers a medium for sensory-motor and cognitive activities. In this paper, we report on the iterative design of this device and its evaluation, in a constructivist approach. The two successive iterations provided insight into patients' needs and new opportunities to improve this device.
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Authors
M. Duchossoy, C. Roosen, N. Maranzana, C. Trivalle, S. Buisine,