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Invested Partner Feedback on Technology Assistance in Dementia (Tech-AiD).

Andrew M Kiselica¹, Greta Hermann², Sawyer Harmon³

¹Institute of Gerontology, College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.

Journal of Applied Gerontology : the Official Journal of the Southern Gerontological Society

|June 11, 2025

Summary

Technology Assistance in Dementia (Tech-AiD) is a new intervention designed to help care partners use everyday technology for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias care. Feedback shows high acceptability and readiness for a pilot trial.

Keywords:

behavioral intervention care partner dementia mixed methods technology

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Human-Computer Interaction
Behavioral Science

Background:

Everyday technologies may enhance care for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (PLWADRD).
Care partners frequently lack the technical skills needed to implement technology-based care strategies.
A gap exists in accessible technological support for dementia caregiving.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate the concept of a manualized behavioral intervention, Technology Assistance in Dementia (Tech-AiD).
To gather feedback from care partners and healthcare professionals on the Tech-AiD intervention concept.
To assess the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of Tech-AiD for PLWADRD and their care partners.

Main Methods:

A multimethod study was conducted to gather feedback on the Tech-AiD intervention concept.
Feedback was collected from 10 care partners and 10 healthcare professionals.
Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed to assess intervention reception.

Main Results:

Quantitative feedback indicated very high intervention acceptability (4.55/5), appropriateness (4.36/5), and feasibility (4.11/5).
Qualitative feedback revealed a strong willingness to participate and confirmed Tech-AiD as a good fit for user needs.
Participants suggested improvements, including a technology helpline and booster sessions.

Conclusions:

The Tech-AiD intervention concept demonstrates strong positive reception from care partners and healthcare professionals.
Findings support the readiness of Tech-AiD for a pilot trial, indicating its potential to improve dementia care.
Addressing technical skill gaps through interventions like Tech-AiD is crucial for supporting PLWADRD and care partners.