Identifying Key Factors Associated with Assistive Technology Availability for Dementia Care Using Machine Learning
Wai Hang Kwok1, Syed Afaq Ali Shah1, Guanjin Wang2
1Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 17, 2025
Abstract:
This study explores the factors influencing the availability of assistive technology for people with dementia through the application of machine learning. The analysis identified key factors, including carer support, protective legislation, and access to reimbursable products from the WHO Global Health Observatory. A random forest model with high accuracy emphasises the importance of targeted resources and policies in improving dementia care infrastructure.
Keywords:
Assistive technologydementia caremachine learningprediction modelvariable importance analysis

