Digital Literacy of Persons with Dementia (PwD): Implications for the Design of Informatics Tools

Poster Number: P120
Presentation Time: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Abstract Keywords: Aging in Place, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Health Equity, Transitions of Care, Usability, Human-computer Interaction
Primary Track: Applications
Programmatic Theme: Consumer Health Informatics

Dementia is a public health challenge, and informatics tools offer potential to support Persons with Dementia (PwD). Yet, these are not always designed for diverse populations, particularly those who are not familiar with technology, potentially excluding end users with limited digital literacy. We explored definitions, measurement tools, and interventions related to digital literacy. We provided design recommendations for informatics systems to be inclusive for PwD and their families by principles of acceptability, usability, and adaptability.

Speaker(s):
Hannah Cho, MSN
University of Pennsylvania