General RITA User Guide

Table of Contents

Carers

Users

Documents

POD

System Info

Settings

Projector

The RITA Home interface is configured to display different groups of apps for different types of therapy.

Along the top of the screen are 6 buttons that represent the topics or categories of application you can use.        

The button categories are:

  1. Music, Radio & Relaxation
  2. Images, TV Clips & Movies
  3. Fun & Simple Games
  4. Books & Quizzes
  5. Apps & Creative Activities
  6. Lifestory & Personal Projects

Directly below the Category Buttons is a list of apps that will display what’s available in the selected Category.

There are six main DARTS (Digital Activities for Reminiscence/Rehabilitation Therapy) Versions.

  1. Reminiscence
  2. POD (Prevention of Delirium)
  3. Learning Difficulties
  4. Children’s
  5. Sensory
  6. Demonstration

 

Each DART Version will have a collection of apps in each category specifically selected for content and use for that version. Versions are decided and set during initial installation.


At the bottom of the page on the Left-hand side you’ll find the RITA Logo and two Round Icon Buttons.

  • RITA Logo (Tap and hold) – this will display information about the software and version. (When POD is set as the DART Type this logo also acts as a button to determine the current mood & emotional state of the user)
  • User Login (Single Tap) – Single Tap to log-in, log-Out or create a new user account.
  • Carer Selector (tap and hold) – This will allow the carer to sign-on or add new carers to the list.
  • Bottom Right is the button to show you all the help and information documents for your version.

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Carers

New Carer

Depending on the DART version the carer icon will be either  or ldteacherlogin an image of a nurse or a teacher.

Tap and hold the Carer icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.

A list will appear.

The topmost option shows “Add a New Carer.” The Carer must add their name to the list before they can register/announce their inclusion in the user’s session.

  1. To add a New Carer, to the list tap “Add a New Carer.”
  2. Enter the Carers First or Christian Name (one name, no spaces) Tap ‘Continue’
  3. Enter the Carers Surname (one name, no spaces but can be Hyphenated) Tap ‘Continue’
  4. Enter a password for the Carer and tap ‘Finish’

The Carers name has been added to the list and can now be selected.

Carer Session Register/Presence Announcement

Carers do not specifically ‘Log-In’. A carer or teacher or any number of carers etc. can register themselves or announce their presence at any time during the Users Sessions with the software.

Tap and hold the Carer icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.

A list will appear.

Select the Carers/Teachers Name from the list. (The password is not required at this stage)

If your system is configured to record Mood & Wellbeing a popup will appear asking how you’re feeling, tap one of the options and the panel will disappear.

At the very bottom of the screen the name of the Current Carer will be shown underneath the currently logged on user.

Note:

As several carers can interact with a user/patient during the course of a session (that could cover more than one shift for example) carers can announce themselves as present in at any time.

Users

User Login

Initially or when logged out, the default ‘Guest’ account will be in use, not all activities will operate when logged in as the Guest.

Depending on your version the user icon button will show one of three icons: , or

To Log-in tap the user button at the bottom of the screen.

You will be given the option to Cancel Login, Create a New Account or Login as an Existing User.

  1. To login tap Existing User
  2. A list will appear of all the users registered on the device.
  3. Tap the Name of the user.
  4. A new box will appear asking for the Users Password enter the password and tap Continue.
    If you enter the wrong password a message will display informing you to try again. (Passwords are Case Sensitive).
  5. If your system is configured to record Mood & Wellbeing a popup will appear asking how you are feeling, Tap one of the options and the panel will disappear.

You are now logged in and all work performed that saved data will be saved to your account.

Your name will appear at the very bottom of the screen and will show ‘Logged In As:’ this is displayed directly above the ‘Current Carer’

User Logout

To logout Tap the user button at the bottom of the screen again.

You will be given the option to ‘Cancel’ logout or ‘Log Out’ of your Session.

  1. To Logout tap ‘Log Out’
  2. If your system has been configured to collect Session Notes a pop up will appear.
  3. Enter your Notes if applicable and tap ‘Save Note’
  4. If you do not want to enter a note tap ‘No Notes’
  5. If your system is configured to record Mood & Wellbeing a popup will appear asking how you are feeling now, Tap one of the options and the panel will disappear.

You are now logged out and all databases and work files will be closed.

At the very bottom of the screen the name will now show ‘Logged In As: Guest’ this is displayed directly above the ‘Current Carer’

New User

Tap the Log-in button at the bottom of the screen.

You will be given the option to Cancel Login, Create a ‘New Account’ or Login as an ‘Existing User’.

  1. To create a new user tap ‘New Account’.
  2. An important disclaimer will appear.
    A permission request that must be agreed to before the account can be created. Read the disclaimer or read the disclaimer to the user and if agreed, tap ‘I Give Consent’ (If you do not give consent the account cannot be created!)
  3. A new box will appear asking for the new Users, User Name. This must be a unique name or nickname Like BobB132 or DSmith or DSmith133 (No special characters or spaces). Tap ‘Continue’
  4. The system will check to ensure the ‘User Name’ is not already in use.
  5. The next box will request the users ‘First Name’. Enter the name or initial and tap ‘Continue’.
  6. The next box will request the users ‘Surname’. Enter the name and tap ‘Continue’.
  7. The next box will request the users ‘Password’. Enter the password and tap ‘Continue’.
  8. Finally, the last box will request an Email address for recovery purposes. Enter the address and tap ‘Finish’.
  9. A new box will appear informing you it will take a few moments to create the new account files.
    NB* depending on device model and performance this can take up to 2 minutes*
  10. You will be informed when the process has completed.

You are now immediately logged in and all work performed that saves data, will be saved to your account.

Your name will appear at the very bottom of the screen and will show ‘Logged In As:’ this is displayed directly above the ‘Current Carer’

Forms and Documents.

A new feature is the ability to include Editable PDF data forms and save specific forms to each user.

Each of the DARTs versions can have different documents for different needs.

For example:

LDV & Children’s versions can have ‘All About Me’ documents that detail music, hobbies, friends, hangouts and other items important to them.

Reminiscence may have documents on Delirium and Dementia

  • Tap the Lifestory & Personal Projects category button
  • Scroll the cover flow to locate the My Documents Tile.
  • All forms saved to the current user will be shown with the PDF icon At the top of the list is the Add Document option

You can select any of the saved PDF’s and when asked what app to open with, select ‘Adobe Reader’ from the list (other PDF readers may not have the ability to edit documents)

The adobe application will save changes to your document, when you exit the PDF. Use the device/tablet ‘Back’ button (Not the Home button)

Adding a document

  1. Tap the plusAdd Document entry in the list.
  2. All available documents for the DART version will be displayed in a scroll view and you can scroll left or right.
  3. Tap on a Document and a pop-up will appear giving you some information on the document.
  4. Tap ‘Yes’ to include the document in your list of documents.
  5. Tap the Home button in the top Right corner to return to your list of documents.

You cannot save multiple copies of the same document to your list of documents, if you want to create a new document that you have previously included you must delete the original from your list.

Delete a Document

You can delete a document by tapping and HOLDING the document entry in the list, a pop-up will appear asking if you want to delete the selected document.

POD Prevention of Delirium

When the RITA interface is set up for POD (Prevention of Delirium) the application listed in the various categories can be filtered down for specific needs based on the user’s emotional state.

The above emotional states will remove or add applications more suited to the users current state of mind.

Tap the RITA icon in the lower left corner and the above selection screen will appear, make your selection and the logo will change to the colour selected and the apps in each category will be re-filtered.

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When RITA is installed as POD you will also be given the option of setting a session break reminder.

You will be presented with important information when you start the session with the user and depending on the application in use, you will see a notification or hear a notification to take a short break.

System Information

When required, information about the installed RITA Home Interface can be viewed by tapping and holding the ico001Icon in the lower left of the screen. Information displayed will be:

  • Version Number and Software Build.
  • Trust Name & Location
  • Device Name & ID
  • DART Version (Digital Activities for Reminiscence/Rehabilitation Therapy)

Other Settings

Most other settings are for Management or Engineer use and require a password to access.

Management & Engineer

  • File Manager
  • Wi-Fi Settings
  • Backup to MYDIN Servers
  • User Management
  • Device Update Wizard

Engineer Only

  • Google Play
  • Android Device Settings
  • Device Initial Setup.

‘Cloud Services Test Utility’ App, ‘Team Viewer Support’ and ‘Device Skin Chooser’ do not require a password.

Connecting a Projector

You can connect a Laser Projector to certain tablet models.

  • To power on the projector, press and hold the power button for around 3-4 seconds.
  • A menu will then appear with several options, using the left/right arrows on the top of the projector select the ‘Android Mirroring’ option
  • Once highlighted press the dot in the middle of the arrows (On top of the projector)
  • You can now connect the tablet
  • Once the projector is connected, the sound level can be adjusted via the tablet. 

If the volume on the tablet is at maximum and it is still too low, then it can be adjusted via the projector.

On the top of the projector are volume buttons, they look like speakers.

The volume increase button can be pressed 10 times to reach the maximum or 10 times to decrease the volume to mute.

Connecting the Tablet to the Projector

  • From the Tablet Home screen or RITA Home screen.
  • Slide your finger down the screen at the very top right.
    This will display a menu.
  • Slide your finger down again and the menu will expand
  • Tap ‘Smart View’ or ‘Screen Mirroring’
  • A window will appear while the tablet searches for the Projector.
  • If the tablet has been connected previously and there are no other devices near by the tablet will just connect.
  • If the tablet has not been connected before or if there are other devices that support screen mirroring a list of devices will be displayed. Tap the required device to connect to it.

Disconnecting

  • From the Tablet Home screen or RITA Home screen.
  • Slide your finger down the screen at the very top right.
    This will display a menu.
  • Slide your finger down again and the menu will expand
  • Tap ‘Smart View’ or ‘Screen Mirroring’
  • The connection will be terminated.