Electronic tracking system and wandering in XXXX : a case study.

@entity1 @entity303 @entity262 @entity74 @entity195
INTRODUCTION: Wandering is a @entity74 , which occurs in @entity195 or other @entity303 . @entity1 who wander are at risk of physical harm and untimely death. Moreover, wandering behaviour causes a lot of stress to the caregivers. In the last few years, different geolocation devices have been developed in order to minimise risk and manage unsafe wandering. These detection systems rarely meet @entity1 and caregivers' needs because they are not involved in the devices building process. AIM: The aim is to explore the needs and perceptions of wandering @entity1 and their caregivers towards existing tracking devices as well as their acceptability and usability. This paper reports a dyad case. MATERIALS: The tracking system tested is presented as a mobile @entity262 ( @entity262 ) receiver-shaped, including function of telephony and data transfer via GSM/GPRS. METHOD: Dyad @entity1 /caregiver expressed their needs and perceptions towards tracking devices and gave their impressions about the functioning of the tested device at the end of the test. RESULTS: The @entity1 focused on the device's shape which he found too voluminous and unaesthetic, and was unable to give an opinion about the device's functioning. The spouse highlighted malfunctions and usage difficulties, which made the device not appropriate to her needs. CONCLUSION: Involving end-users in the co-design of new technologies is necessary for building tailored devices. Moreover, in this area of @entity303 care, the @entity1 -centred approach is essential to a tailored wandering management.
