Essays about: "Home-Based Care"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words Home-Based Care.

1. 1. Towards Navigational Aids using Augmented Reality for People with Alzheimer’s Disease in Outdoor Environments : A user study using HoloLens 2 around a University campus

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Léa Prémont; [2023]
   Keywords : Augmented reality; Alzheimer’s disease; Navigation; Assistive technology; HoloLens 2; Optical See-Through; Localization; Kalman filter; Hologram; TLX; SUS; Réalité augmentée; Alzheimer; Navigation; Technologie d’assistance; HoloLens 2; Optical See-Through; Localisation; Filtre de Kalman; Hologramme; TLX; SUS; Förstärkt verklighet; Alzheimers sjukdom; Navigering; Tekniska hjälpmedel; HoloLens 2; Optisk genomskinlighet; Lokalisering; Kalman-filter; Hologram; TLX; SUS;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the potential of augmented reality (AR) as a navigational aid for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering innovative solutions to the evolving challenges of AD care. As the disease progresses, patients often require more assistance and may transition to care centers, resulting in reduced independence. READ MORE

3. 2. Understanding the convergent experiences of home-based eldercare workers in different welfare regimes: A multiple case study of Sweden and Türkiye

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sedagül Yavuz; [2023]
   Keywords : Organization of Care; Home-based Eldercare Workers; Neoliberal Transformation; Sweden; Türkiye; Social Reproduction Theory; Intersectionality; Multiple Case Study; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Since the 1970s, neoliberal policies worldwide have been affecting the organization of care in welfare regimes and the working conditions of care workers. Although it takes different forms in different welfare regimes, studies show that it is a global phenomenon in which care workers endure poor working conditions such as low wages, heavy workload, and sexual harassment. READ MORE

4. 3. Home- and occupation-based interventions in stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review

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   Author : Eline Blindeman; [2021]
   Keywords : basic activity of daily life; home; occupation-based intervention; occupational therapy; stroke;

   Abstract : Introduction: Stroke puts a burden on the society as half of the stroke survivors have long term care needs. After six months many stroke survivors cannot independently perform basic daily life activities, which makes living independently at home challenging. READ MORE

5. 4. Mia and the Orb : Using multi-modal interaction design for an intimate UTI home-based test experience

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Sabina Nordell; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Medical technologies are increasingly moving into the home-setting, and they need to take potential users' experiences into account doing so. This paper explores how interactive point-of-care medical technologies can support and reassure potential users in their waiting during nighttime. READ MORE

6. 5. Beyond human (self-) care : Exploring fermentation as a practice of caring with humans, non-humans and the planet Earth

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

   Author : Stephanie Föhr; [2020]
   Keywords : Caring with; fermentation; game design; participatory design; change agency;

   Abstract : The present thesis deals with the playful exploration of fermentation as a practice of care. Fermentation has a lot of positive impacts and can be seen as a practice of care in relation to human self-care, caring with human others, relationships to non-human beings, like microorganisms, and caring with the planet Earth. READ MORE