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153Implementing Digital Life Story Work for People with Dementia: The Relevance of Context to User Experience

Background: Digital Life Story Work is fast becoming a major trend in reminiscence work for people with dementia. Now, the life storybook (LSB) can be created digitally, incorporating a range of multimedia stimuli to build a multisensory experience. Currently, it is used in many different settings, in a variety of ways. This research aims to explore user experiences of three different implementations of digital LSW. Methods: 16 participants including people with dementia, family caregivers and care home staff were interviewed regarding their experience of learning to use a digital LSB across three distinct contexts: a community group; one-to-one sessions with a volunteer; and a care home. Interviews were semi structured. Results were analysed separately for each group using a thematic analysis before identifying common themes. Results: Making connections was the overarching theme. People with dementia felt that using the LSB helped them reconnect with their past. In the group context, family caregivers felt the social setting was the most valuable part, both for themselves and the person with dementia. In the one-to-one context, family caregivers valued the facilitator’s presence and enjoyed bonding over memories. For care staff, the LSB facilitated meaningful interactions and communication with residents and families. They also used the app for some unanticipated but positive purposes. All participants enjoyed the intervention, found it useful, and valued the digital LSB’s capacity to host multimedia materials. Limited IT skills was the most frequently cited barrier. Conclusions: This study provides evidence for the feasibility and positive impact of a digital LSB across different contexts.