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Intelligent assistive technology for people with dementia: A meta-analysis
Ita Daryanti Saragih1, Fu-Chih Lai2, Pauline Hwang3
1College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|July 20, 2026
Summary
Intelligent assistive technologies (IATs) show promise in dementia care by significantly reducing agitation. However, their impact on depressive symptoms, cognitive function, and overall quality of life needs further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Dementia care presents challenges in managing behavioral symptoms and maintaining quality of life.
- Intelligent assistive technologies (IATs) offer potential solutions for supporting individuals with dementia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of IATs in dementia care.
- To evaluate the impact of IATs on the quality of life for people with dementia.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 12 studies involving 732 individuals with dementia.
- Data sourced from seven academic databases up to February 21, 2025.
- Cochrane Risk-of-Bias tool (version 2) used for quality assessment; random-effects model for meta-analysis.
Main Results:
- IATs demonstrated a significant reduction in agitation among individuals with dementia.
- Inconclusive evidence regarding the effects of IATs on depressive symptoms, cognitive function, and overall quality of life.
- Forest plots visually represented the pooled standardized mean difference.
Conclusions:
- IATs positively impact agitation management in dementia care.
- Further research is needed to explore the effects of IATs on other crucial outcomes.
- User-centered design and personalization are key to optimizing IAT benefits for individuals with dementia.
