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 |
DQoL, Dementia Quality of Life Instrument; GPS, Global Positioning System.