O uso da tecnologia assistiva com idosos com demência: uma revisão crítica da literatura

Abstract

This work of completion is in a critical review of the literature on the topic of assistive technology use in elderly patients with dementia. Were accessed three different databases using the descriptors previously defined. Were selected for this study seven articles in English. The results shown by the studies showed that there are currently several studies looking at new and different technologies, for example, routine organizer, calendar, motorized wheelchair collision avoidance, intelligent home, etc. with the objective of providing greater independence and autonomy of the elderly with dementia and therefore lessen the burden of caregivers. Thus, we observed the significance of further studies that seek the importance of the use of assistive technology/ environmental adaptations for the elderly with dementia, which also address the role of professionals in this area, allowing for better preparation of the same in this area and facilitation orientation of caregivers/ family members about the use of devices with the elderly with dementia.