Resources for researchers, students & trainees
Read about our work in the lab and previous projects involving the use of technology for people living with dementia.
Publications:
** denotes most recent publications
**Yusupov, I., Vandermorris, S., Plunkett, C., Astell, A., Rich, JB., & Troyer, AK. (2022). An Agile Development Cycle of an Online Memory Program for Healthy Older Adults. Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement. 1-10. Published online March 08 2022.
**Desai, S., McGrath, C., McNeil, H., Sveistrup, H., McMurray, J., & Astell, A. (2022) Experiential Value of Technologies: A Qualitative Study with Older Adults. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 19, 2235. Published online February 16 2022.
**Xiong, C., D'Souza, A., El-Khechen-Richandi, G., Mihailidis, A., Cameron, JI., Astell, A., Nalder, E., & Colantonio, A. (2022)
Perceptions of Digital Technology Experiences and Development Among Family Caregivers and Technology Researchers: Qualitative Study. JMIR Form Res. 6(1):e19967. Published online January 28 2022.
**Iaboni, A., Quirt, H., Engell, K. et al. (2022) Barriers and facilitators to person-centred infection prevention and control: results of a survey about the Dementia Isolation Toolkit. BMC Geriatr. 22, 74. Published online January 25 2022.
Astell, AJ., Andrews, JA., Bennion, MR., & Clayton, D. (2021). Technology for Healthy Aging and Wellbeing: Co-producing Solutions. Front. Psychol. 12:745947. Published online 02 December 2021.
Shastri, K., Boger, J., Marashi, S., Astell, A., Dove, E., Nedlund, A-C., Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, A., & Nygård, Louise. (2021). “Working Towards Inclusion: Creating Technology for and with People Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia who are Employed.” Dementia, 0(0), 1-23. Published online 9th November 2021.
Issakainen, M., Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, A., Heimonen, S., Nedlund, A-C., Astell, A., Boger, J. Rissanen, S. & Nygård, L. (2021). Experiences of influencing one’s own life when living with working-age dementia. Ageing & Society, 1-20.Published online 20th October 2021.
Nygård, L., Ryd, L., Issakainen, M., Astell, A. J., Boger, J., Helmonen, S., Kottorp, A., Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, A., Nedlund, A., Lund, M.L. (2021). Mapping Self-Initiated Management Strategies in Everyday Occupations used by People with Acquired Cognitive Impairment. Swedish Journal of Occupational therapy. Published online 19th August 2021.
Dr. Arlene Astell’s essay submission in the World Dementia Council’s publication on the Dementia Landscape Project. This edition arranged essays from international leaders in dementia research offering reflections on dementia and an ageing society.
Dove, E., Wang, R., Zabjek, K., & Astell, A. (2020). Impacts of Motion-Based Technology on Balance, Movement Confidence, and Cognitive Function Among People With Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Pre- and Posttest Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 9(11), e18209.
Astell, A., Czarnuch, S. & Dove, E. (2018). System Development Guidelines From a Review of Motion-Based Technology for People With Dementia or MCI. Front. Psychiatry 9:189.
Dove, E., Astell, A. (2017) The Use of Motion-Based Technology for People Living With Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Literature Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 19(1), e3.
Additional Researcher Information
DR. Arlene Astell