Table 3

Matrix of solution effectiveness in relation to the DQoL model

DQoL domains Solution	Solution category	Self-esteem24	Positive affect24	Negative affect24	Feeling of belonging24	Sense aesthetics24
Large simple clocks/calendars17 26 36	Used ‘By’ people with dementia22	X
Motion sensor lighting22		X
Smart pill dispensers17 27 28		X
Reminder displays/Dictaphones22		X
Boil Alert22		X
MagiPlug29		X
Smoke alarms36 37		X
Modified telephones36		X		X
Talking Mats32	Used ‘With’ people with dementia22	X	X		X
Games and entertainment applications23 30 32–34			X			X
Multimedia reminiscence applications/devices22 23 30 32–34			X			X
3D modelled familiar environments30			X			X
Old-fashioned radio/TV30			X			X
Telecare services (alarms and sensors)22 36 37	Used ‘On’ people with dementia22	X
GPS tracking devices11 22 36 38		X
Fall detectors22 36		X
Water/gas monitoring and control22 36		X
Geofencing alarms22 36		X