Expectations for a co-designed virtual immersive program for older adults with dementia in long-term care: a qualitative study with residents, family, and staff
Our findings offer useful insights and practical tips through the recommendations IMAGINE in co-designing technology that is appropriately tailored to residents, staff, and family members in LTC. This study provides foundational knowledge for the co-design of VIPs by highlighting end-user expectations prior to implementation, an often-overlooked stage in technology development.
Authors
- Mary Anne Van
- S. ARORA
- Christine Wallsworth
- Albin Soni
- Jim Mann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4434-8979)
- Angelica Lim
- Lily Wong
- Bonnie Huynh
- Lillian Hung
- W. Ben Mortenson
- Joey Oi Yee Wong
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Simon Fraser University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Dementia
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frdem.2026.1735564
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Alzheimer Society