TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT HOW TO IMPROVE CARE FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS VIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Dementia is a growing problem globally, with Australia being no exception. With an aging population and an increasing number of individuals with dementia, the need for effective care and management of these patients is crucial. The aim of this systematic review is to explore the effectiveness of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Web 2.0, in improving care for dementia patients in teaching and learning. The study was conducted by searching PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases for articles published between 2020-2022. Inclusion criteria included articles that focused on the effectiveness of emerging technologies in improving care for dementia patients in Australian residential aged care settings. Exclusion criteria included articles that focused on non-Australian settings or non-dementia patients. A total of thirty one articles were included in this systematic review. The results have revealed that emerging technologies, such as AI and Web 2.0, have the potential to improve care for dementia patients in Australian residential aged care settings through teaching and education. The use of AI can aid in early detection and diagnosis of dementia, as well as predicting adverse events and monitoring disease progression. Web 2.0 technologies, such as social media and online forums, can improve communication and socialization among dementia patients, as well as providing a platform for caregivers to connect and share information.