Development of a cell phone-based video streaming system for persons with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2008 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The paper describes the development and full implementation of a first prototype cell phone-based video streaming (CPVS) system to deliver scheduled video reminders for people with early dementia, with field trials planned (initially 3 patient-carer dyads; la…

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PublicationAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2008

Study typeengineering

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

The current paper presents details regarding the early developments of a memory prompt solution for persons with early dementia. Using everyday technology, in the form of a cell-phone, video reminders are delivered to assist with daily activities. The proposed CPVS system will permit carers to record and schedule video reminders remotely using a standard personal computer and web cam. It is the aim of the three year project that through the frequent delivery of helpful video reminders that a 'virtual carer' will be present with the person with dementia at all times. The first prototype of the system has been fully implemented with the first field trial scheduled to take place in May 2008. Initially, only three patient carer dyads will be involved, however, the second field trial aims to involve 30 dyads in the study. Details of the first prototype and the methods of evaluation are presented herein.

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Study typeengineering

Effect directionunclear

PopulationPersons with early stage Alzheimer's disease / early dementia and their carers (patient-carer dyads)

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Feasibility/development of a cell phone-based video streaming memory prompt system
Planned evaluation/field trials of video reminder delivery to assist with daily activities

Limitations

No health effects of EMF exposure are reported in the abstract
Field trials are scheduled/planned; results are not provided
Exposure characteristics (frequency, SAR, duration) are not described

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DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2008.4650418
PubMed: 19163921

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