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Accurate WiFi-Based Localization of Dementia Patients For Caregiver Support: Phase II
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Activlink insole and Activlink Phone Application for Dementia, Vascular and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 13 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
In this Phase II SBIR project we will enhance a wireless WiFi-based insole that was designed and successfully tested during a Phase I trial with elderly persons with dementia and their caregivers, and then investigate its efficacy in terms of caregiver activity, burden, and quality of life in Phase II. Evaluation will use semi-structured interviews and participant observation data collected from professional and family caregivers of patients with moderate or mild dementia.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Dementia patients will wear the provided insole inserted into their own shoes. The insole will have a small electronic sensor that measures acceleration, foot force, and/or orientation.
Smartphone tool used for monitoring location