The Role of Everyday Sounds in Advanced Dementia Care

Houben, M; Brankaert, R; Bakker, S; Kenning, G; Bongers, I; Eggen, B

The Role of Everyday Sounds in Advanced Dementia Care

Houben, M Brankaert, R Bakker, S Kenning, G

Bongers, I Eggen, B

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Citation:: Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings, 2020, pp. 1-14
Issue Date:: 2020-04-21

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dc.contributor.author	Houben, M
dc.contributor.author	Brankaert, R
dc.contributor.author	Bakker, S
dc.contributor.author	Kenning, G https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3379-9088
dc.contributor.author	Bongers, I
dc.contributor.author	Eggen, B
dc.date.accessioned	2021-04-05T05:46:45Z
dc.date.available	2021-04-05T05:46:45Z
dc.date.issued	2020-04-21
dc.identifier.citation	Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings, 2020, pp. 1-14
dc.identifier.isbn	9781450367080
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/147832
dc.description.abstract	The representation of sounds derived from everyday life can be beneficial for people with dementia by evoking memories and emotional responses. Despite this potential, integrating sound and sound-based interventions in care facilities has not received much research attention. In this paper, we present the findings from a field study that explored the responses of 19 people with advanced dementia to a selection of everyday sounds presented to them in a care home and the role of these responses in the care environment. To study this, we deployed Vita, a 'pillow-like' sound player, in two dementia care facilities for four weeks, during which observations were recorded. Afterwards, we conducted interviews with caregivers who used Vita in everyday care practice. Our findings reveal how everyday sounds provided by Vita stimulated meaningful conversation, playfulness, and connection between residents and caregivers. Furthermore, we propose design implications for integrating everyday sounds in dementia care.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	ACM
dc.relation.ispartof	Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings
dc.relation.ispartof	CHI '20: CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1145/3313831.3376577
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title	The Role of Everyday Sounds in Advanced Dementia Care
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.for	0806 Information Systems
utslib.for	1203 Design Practice and Management
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/School of Communication
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dc.date.updated	2021-04-05T05:46:44Z
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Abstract:

The representation of sounds derived from everyday life can be beneficial for people with dementia by evoking memories and emotional responses. Despite this potential, integrating sound and sound-based interventions in care facilities has not received much research attention. In this paper, we present the findings from a field study that explored the responses of 19 people with advanced dementia to a selection of everyday sounds presented to them in a care home and the role of these responses in the care environment. To study this, we deployed Vita, a 'pillow-like' sound player, in two dementia care facilities for four weeks, during which observations were recorded. Afterwards, we conducted interviews with caregivers who used Vita in everyday care practice. Our findings reveal how everyday sounds provided by Vita stimulated meaningful conversation, playfulness, and connection between residents and caregivers. Furthermore, we propose design implications for integrating everyday sounds in dementia care.

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