Usability and feasibility of ADappt: a digital toolkit to support communication on diagnosis and prognosis in memory clinics

02/10/2025

On 2 October, an international team of researchers published an article on the usability and feasibility of ADappt, a digital toolkit designed to support communication on diagnosis and prognosis in memory clinics, in the Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy journal. The study found that ADappt was judged by memory clinic professionals as relevant, visually appealing, and easy to navigate. Patients considered the patient tools (video animations and a question prompt list) helpful in preparing for consultations and in expressing themselves more effectively. The research was conducted in three phases: usability testing with professionals, patients and a care partner; a feasibility study in four memory clinics involving 21 patients and 21 care partners; and a Public Involvement session coorganised with Alzheimer Europe. Usability and satisfaction scores among professionals were acceptable, and the overview of diagnostic tests with pros and cons was considered the most useful tool. Most patients and care partners who received the patient tools reported using them and would recommend them to others. The authors conclude that ADappt has potential to improve communication in memory clinics and that further implementation steps are being taken. The article has been published open access and can be read here: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13195-025-01847-y