Design Elements of Educational Toys for Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Jia HongFei, Ding YaPing, Zhu Ling
Primary Institution: Nanjing Medical University
Hypothesis
What design elements should be considered when developing educational toys for patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease?
Conclusion
The developed puzzle toy can serve as a user-friendly and engaging tool to potentially complement traditional interventions in slowing cognitive deterioration in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Educational toys can improve cognitive function among patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease.
- Stakeholders' views have been limited in the development of educational toys.
Takeaway
This study talked to patients and their caregivers to find out what makes educational toys good for people with mild Alzheimer’s disease.
Methodology
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients and caregivers, and content analysis was used to summarize the data.
Participant Demographics
10 patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease and 12 caregivers.
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