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A Computational Model of Analogical Reasoning in Dementia Care

Zachos, K. & Maiden, N. (2013). A Computational Model of Analogical Reasoning in Dementia Care. Paper presented at the The Fourth International Conference on Computational Creativity, 12-06-2013 - 14-06-2013, Sydney, Australia.

Abstract

This paper reports a practical application of a computational model of analogical reasoning to a pressing social problem, which is to improve the care of older people with dementia. Underpinning the support for carers for people with dementia is a computational model of analogical reasoning that retrieves information about cases from analogical problem domains. The model implements structure-mapping theory adapted to match source and target domains expressed in unstructured natural language. The model is implemented as a computational service invoked by a mobile app used by carers during their care shifts.

Publication Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Departments: School of Science & Technology > Computer Science > Human Computer Interaction Design
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