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1 To ground the design rationale in practice, the prototype of the NAO for PwD will be evaluated in a formative evaluation with the PwD (subject) and their caregivers. The evaluation will investigate the process of how interaction with the NAO can alleviate potential symptoms caused by early-stage dementia in PwD.  The study will be conducted focused on the prototype's potential effects, which are based on desired values of self-direction, security and conformity.
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3 The study will investigate the claims on the following questions:
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5 ~1. Does the design increase the sense of autonomy in PwD?
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7 2. Does the design have a positive effect on PwD's emotional/affective state?
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9 3. Is the design dependable; do PwD sense that they can rely on it?
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