Thomas Engelsma
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Thomas Engelsma is a leading researcher at the intersection of dementia care and digital health innovation, with a primary focus on how assistive technologies can support social health and independence for people living with dementia. His work critically examines the evidence base for digital tools—from smart home systems to mobile applications—that aim to enhance quality of life for community-dwelling individuals. Engelsma’s major contribution lies in synthesizing complex, fragmented research landscapes; his highly cited systematic review of systematic reviews, published by the INTERDEM AI & Assistive Technology Taskforce, consolidates decades of evidence to identify what works, for whom, and under what conditions. This seminal paper, already garnering early citations, builds on a foundational 2017 position paper that first mapped the field’s challenges and opportunities. Engelsma’s scholarship is distinguished by its rigorous methodology and its direct relevance to policymakers, clinicians, and technology developers. By bridging gerontology, human-computer interaction, and implementation science, he provides actionable insights for deploying digital solutions that respect the autonomy and dignity of people with dementia. His work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the realistic potential—and limitations—of technology in dementia care.
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