Functional Skills Training for Supermarket Shopping Using NFC Technology in People With Intellectual Disabilities

Summary

The general objective of the "Compra con-Migo" project is to evaluate the impact of a technological tool based on NFC (Near Field Communication) technology on the development of cognitive and instrumental skills necessary to carry out the activity of shopping in supermarkets in people with intellectual disabilities. Specifically, it is intended to analyze the evolution of performance in tasks such as planning, product recognition, calculation, payment and functional autonomy, after the use of an adapted gamified application.

The research is structured as a pilot, analytical, longitudinal and prospective study, without a control group, with evaluations in three moments: pre-intervention, intermediate and post-intervention. This methodological decision responds both to ethical criteria, by avoiding denying a potentially beneficial intervention, and to logistical limitations typical of institutional environments. Statistical analysis will be performed with R, using analysis tools for repeated measurements, both parametric and non-parametric, as appropriate.

The study population is composed of adults with intellectual disabilities, aged between 18 and 65 years, who regularly take part in therapy sessions in specialized centers. A sample of between 34 and 40 participants is expected. The intervention will be carried out in various Care Centers for People with Disabilities (CAPD) and associations in Galicia (Spain), specifically in the CAPD of A Coruña, Chapela, Sarria, Souto de Leixa and the O Saiar Occupational Center.

This study will not only evaluate the use of the tool in real environments, but also generate evidence applicable to its future implementation in other contexts. The proposal is aligned with the principles of accessibility, technological innovation and social inclusion, and seeks to offer a structured, motivating and effective therapeutic resource.

Conditions

• Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)
• Neurologic Manifestations

Interventions

OTHER

App training

The intervention will take place over eight weeks, with a frequency of two weekly sessions in which participants will work with the "Compra con-Migo" (Shop with Me) application. Each session will be supervised by the center's professional, ensuring that the participant can interact with the application autonomously to the best of their ability. The following elements will be required for the development of each session: * Intervention record document. * Tablet with the "Compra con-Migo" app installed. * Baskets. * Physical objects in representation of purchase products. The user will carry out the intervention, which will consist of completing five shopping lists pre-designed by the research team. Each list will involve scanning 5 objects and simulating a payment. After completing four weeks of intervention, an intermediate evaluation will be carried out to analyze the progress made so far. In addition, a proprietary evaluation tool will be applied.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ministry of Social Policy and Youth - Xunta de Galicia

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• European Union

  collaborator OTHER

• Universidade da Coruña

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• María Martínez Pérez, Computer Science · Universidade da Coruña

• Betania Groba Gonzalez, Ocupational Therapy · Universidade da Coruña

• Patricia Concheiro Moscoso, Ocupational Therapy · Universidade da Coruña

Study Design

Allocation

NA

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

65 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-06-02

Primary Completion

2025-11-21

Completion

2025-11-23

Countries

• Spain

Study Locations