A Qualitative Study of the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program GRADIOR for People with Cognitive Impairment: Outcomes of the Focus Group Methodology

In recent years, technology has been implemented in the field of interventions for older adults. GRADIOR 4.5 is a cognitive software within the wide variety of available multimedia programs that support healthcare professionals in cognitive assessment and neuropsychological rehabilitation. The study...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2021-02, Vol.10 (4), p.859
Main Authors: Irazoki, Eider, Sánchez-Gómez, Mª Cruz, Contreras-Somoza, Leslie María, Toribio-Guzmán, José Miguel, Martín-Cilleros, Mª Victoria, Verdugo-Castro, Sonia, Jenaro-Río, Cristina, Franco-Martín, Manuel A
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Language:English
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Clinical medicine
Focus groups
Older people
Product development
Qualitative research
Software
Therapists
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Summary:In recent years, technology has been implemented in the field of interventions for older adults. GRADIOR 4.5 is a cognitive software within the wide variety of available multimedia programs that support healthcare professionals in cognitive assessment and neuropsychological rehabilitation. The study aimed to evaluate the new version of GRADIOR (v4.5) based on the experience of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), people with dementia (PWD), and healthcare professionals. A qualitative study using the focus group methodology was carried out involving 13 people with MCI, 13 PWD, and 11 healthcare professionals. An analysis of the content and the level of feedback was performed. The study showed that GRADIOR 4.5 might be sufficiently adapted to PWD and people with MCI. Participants were motivated to use GRADIOR 4.5, showed high acceptability of the software, and a positive attitude towards technology. However, healthcare professionals suggested significant improvements to the software. GRADIOR 4.5 appeared to be a promising intervention that, because of its positive experience and acceptability, could be systematically implemented to complement cognitive rehabilitation interventions for older adults with MCI and dementia. Finally, it is advisable to consider the suggestions gathered in this study for future developments.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm10040859