Five Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) from the DISTINCT project met the members of the European Working Group of People with Dementia (EWGPWD) to discuss issues related to their research. The research projects involved the use of technology to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers through technology.
The meeting consisted of a plenary discussion and three breakout sessions, all of them online. The discussion focused mainly on methodological issues linked to the design of an online survey and face-to-face interviews at home and in residential care settings.
The sessions were very dynamic and inspiring. Members of the EWGPWD provided important feedback about how to interact with people with dementia and how to make research questions more meaningful and accessible to possible participants. The members of the EWGPWD and their supporters were very enthusiastic about the session.
Dianne, Ana and Cindy organised and supervised the meeting.
