Authors:
Bernhard Kohn
1
;
Klaus Dittrich
1
;
Carmina Coronel
1
;
Martin Litzenberger
1
;
Birgit Unger-Hrdlicka
2
and
Karoline Reither
2
Affiliations:
1
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Giefinggasse 4, 1220 Vienna, Austria
;
2
myneva Austria GmbH, Hietzinger Kai 133,1130 Wien, Austria
Keyword(s):
Active Assisted Living Technology.
Abstract:
Elderly people are increasingly discouraged from using mobile digital devices due to the large number of applications. In this paper, we present ISA, an integrated system that is intended to simplify the inclusion of older people in the digital world, by a joint organisation of a digital calendar by care organisation, cared for person and informal carer. On a tablet computer daily routine such as home care, taking medication, but also appointments, meetings with friends or relatives can be easily managed by an integrated calendar. In addition, functions such as video telephony and photo albums are offered for better social interaction with friends and relatives. A pilot operation was carried out to check whether the system would be helpful in daily activities or in reducing the burden of informal carers. 12 pairs of participants, each consisting of the person to be cared for and the informal carer, were recruited for a study. They filled out questionnaires on activities of daily life
and the caregiver burden before and after the test. Evaluation of the questionnaires showed no significant change of status regarding the activities of daily living or the caregiver burden.
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