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primary topic: Non‑pharmacological care for early-stage dementia through smart environments in Colombia: a mixed‑methods study and methodological guide for caregivers and patients

Non‑pharmacological care for early-stage dementia through smart environments in Colombia: a mixed‑methods study and methodological guide for caregivers and patients
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abstract: Background Dementia is increasing in Latin America, creating demand for non-pharmacological support that can be delivered safely at home. Smart environments and related digital tools may help caregivers and people with early-stage dementia by supporting safety, reminders, and communication. This study assessed needs and acceptability in Colombia and produced a methodological guide for technology selection. Methods We conducted a sequential exploratory mixed-methods study. First, a focused evidence synthesis informed a feature catalogue and instrument design. Second, we administered a cross-sectional questionnaire to caregivers and people living with early-stage dementia. Quantitative data were summarised with descriptive statistics and non-parametric group comparisons; open-ended responses were analysed thematically and integrated with the quantitative findings. Results Fifty-one responses were analysed. Safety-oriented functions (for example, fall detection and geolocation), reminders for activities of daily living, tele-assistance, and cognitive tele-stimulation were the most frequently prioritised. Acceptability was generally higher for low-burden technologies with clear usefulness, and age differences were limited across key comparisons. Conclusions In this sample, smart-environment-enabled non-pharmacological support was feasible and broadly acceptable for early-stage dementia care. The methodological guide emphasises prioritising safety and reminders, reducing interaction burden, and incorporating privacy-by-design. Further studies should validate these findings with larger and more diverse samples and evaluate implementation outcomes.
date: 2026-03
volume: 15
is part of: F1000Research
status: peerReviewed
status: published
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Jon Arambarri
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given name: Jon
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Mariano Romero-Torres
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Tobias A. Parodi-Camano
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family name: Parodi-Camano

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