STAPP: Designing a Tool for People with Korsakoff's Syndrome to Re-learn Daily Activities Step by Step

Korsakoff Syndrome (Korsakoff) is a brain disorder that causes severe brain impairments that have consequences for executing activities of daily living (ADL) and often requires lifelong assistance in these activities. Assistive technology can be beneficial for supporting both formal caregivers and people with cognitive impairments. However, as there is little research into how assistive technology can be applied in the context of Korsakoff, more insight is needed into how assistive technology can support the specific needs of people with Korsakoff in re-learning ADL. This paper presents a case study in which a mobile application (i.e., STAPP) is developed through an iterative design process with people with Korsakoff, formal caregivers, designers, researchers, and developers. The application focused on two ADLs (e.g., coffee making and laundry). We report on the design process, the application, autonomy, lack of in-person support, and the importance of in-context instructions.