Closer to nature: Multi-sensory engagement in interactive nature experience for seniors with dementia

Yuan Feng; Suihuai Yu; Dirk van de Mortel; Emilia Barakova; Matthias Rauterberg; Jun Hu

doi:10.1145/3202667.3202674

Closer to nature: Multi-sensory engagement in interactive nature experience for seniors with dementia

Yuan Feng, Suihuai Yu, Dirk van de Mortel, Emilia Barakova, Matthias Rauterberg, Jun Hu

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Abstract

People with dementia experience gradually diminished functional abilities caused by this disease. Declined cognitive functioning, increased difficulties in mobility, loss of memory and the lack of inner motivation provides inevitable challenges in engaging this group of people in activities. In this paper, we elaborate on the possibilities of utilizing an iterative installation design, based on the original prototype of Closer to Nature for improving quality of life of people with dementia in Long-Term Care. The installation was built as a permanent part of the living environment in a Dutch nursing home with the purpose of long-term use. User evaluation in real-life setting was conducted with 15 residents, 4 family members and 2 professional caregivers. Preliminary user feedback was gathered through interviews and showed sufficient positive evidence of enhanced engagement. Additionally, a new design concept developed upon insights from the user evaluation is introduced which utilizes a plaster goat covered with sensors for initiating interactions. Implications and future studies of the designs are proposed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of Chinese CHI 2018 - 6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, ChineseCHI 2018
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages	49-56
Number of pages	8
Volume	Part F137135
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-4503-6508-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3202667.3202674
Publication status	Published - 21 Apr 2018
Event	6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, Chinese CHI 2018 - Montreal, Canada Duration: 21 Apr 2018 → 22 Apr 2018 Conference number: 6 http://chchi2018.icachi.org/

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Name	ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

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Conference	6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, Chinese CHI 2018
Abbreviated title	Chinese CHI2018
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Montreal
Period	21/04/18 → 22/04/18
Internet address	http://chchi2018.icachi.org/

Keywords

Interaction design
Long-term care
Multi-sensory stimulation
People with dementia

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Feng, Y., Yu, S., van de Mortel, D., Barakova, E., Rauterberg, M., & Hu, J. (2018). Closer to nature: Multi-sensory engagement in interactive nature experience for seniors with dementia. In Proceedings of Chinese CHI 2018 - 6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, ChineseCHI 2018 (Vol. Part F137135, pp. 49-56). (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series). Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1145/3202667.3202674

Feng, Yuan ; Yu, Suihuai ; van de Mortel, Dirk et al. / Closer to nature : Multi-sensory engagement in interactive nature experience for seniors with dementia. Proceedings of Chinese CHI 2018 - 6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, ChineseCHI 2018. Vol. Part F137135 New York : Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2018. pp. 49-56 (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).

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Feng, Y, Yu, S, van de Mortel, D, Barakova, E , Rauterberg, M & Hu, J 2018, Closer to nature: Multi-sensory engagement in interactive nature experience for seniors with dementia. in Proceedings of Chinese CHI 2018 - 6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, ChineseCHI 2018. vol. Part F137135, ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, New York, pp. 49-56, 6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, Chinese CHI 2018, Montreal, Canada, 21/04/18. https://doi.org/10.1145/3202667.3202674

Closer to nature: Multi-sensory engagement in interactive nature experience for seniors with dementia. / Feng, Yuan; Yu, Suihuai; van de Mortel, Dirk et al.
Proceedings of Chinese CHI 2018 - 6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, ChineseCHI 2018. Vol. Part F137135 New York: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 2018. p. 49-56 (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).

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Feng Y, Yu S, van de Mortel D, Barakova E , Rauterberg M , Hu J. Closer to nature: Multi-sensory engagement in interactive nature experience for seniors with dementia. In Proceedings of Chinese CHI 2018 - 6th International Symposium of Chinese CHI, ChineseCHI 2018. Vol. Part F137135. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. 2018. p. 49-56. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series). doi: 10.1145/3202667.3202674

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