Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Background: Using artificial intelligence approaches enable automated assessment and analysis of speech biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, for example using chatbot technology. However, current chatbots often are unsuitable for people with cognitive impairment. Here, we implemented a user-centred-design approach to evaluate and improve usability of a chatbot system for automated speech assessments for people with preclinical, prodromal and early dementia.

Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Background: The aim of the present study was twofold: First, to examine the validity of previously reported sociodemographic (age, sex) and clinical predictors (cognitive status, functional status, comorbidities) for the life expectancy in people with dementia in a community sample. Second, to investigate the role of social support beyond individual predictors.

Method: The study utilizes data from 500 individuals living in the community who were diagnosed with dementia.

Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Background: Participatory research or patient and public involvement refer to the process of actively involving people with lived experience into the research process to improve its relevance, quality, and impact. In the PART project we aim to establish a sustainable structure to include underrepresented patient groups with neurodegenerative diseases into a patient advisory board for research. As one of our milestones, we conducted a systematic literature review with the aim of examining the impact of participatory research on people involved, such as those with cognitive impairment, caregivers, and researchers.

Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Background: Previous trials reported that collaborative Dementia Care Management (cDCM) could be effective for patients and caregivers and cost-effective for healthcare systems in the short term. However, long-term evidence is lacking. Therefore, the study's objective was to determine the long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness of cDCM compared with usual care.

Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Background: Approximately 1.8 million individuals in Germany live with dementia, imposing a substantial burden on family caregivers who provide most care and often experience health issues, social isolation, and diminished quality of life. Recognizing and addressing the diverse needs of these caregivers is vital for their well-being and the stability of care arrangements.