GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry Vol. 32, Iss. 2, (2019): 79-92. DOI:10.1024/1662-9647/a000203
Models of the use of assistive technologies (ATs) have only moderate value for predicting older people’s actual use of ATs. To find further predictors, we performed a systematic literature review and – applying an action-theoretical approach – a metasynthesis of seven qualitative studies about the reasons older people use or fail to use ATs. We found 25 reasons referring to user’s beliefs and desires (e.g., related to demand, act of using ATs, its consequences), 18 of which were not contained in existing AT use models. Some reasons generalized across ATs (e.g., perceived unreliability), whereas others (e.g., privacy concerns, desire to avoid burden to others) appeared specific to telealarm or smart-home technology. We discuss findings with respect to improving AT use models and developmental counseling.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Conclusions: It is unlikely that changes in physical activity were related to the ageing process given the relatively short time span of the study. Thus it can be inferred that participants viewed their mobility scooter as a vehicle for maintaining their lifestyle rather than as a means to seek out additional activities. Improvements to perceived quality of life may be attributed to continuing or furthering community and social engagement, and a sense of retained independence. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
Conclusions: Despite a strong common-sense belief that the Digi-PIP ingredients are key to sustainable care in the face of the silver tsunami, research has failed to produce evidence for this. We found that interventions reflect a reductionist paradigm, which forces care workers into standardized narrowly focused interventions for complex problems. There is a paucity of studies that meet complex needs with digitally supported flexible and adaptive teamwork.
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Lead for Digital Health at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (TGICFT) led the implementation of a digital service that has significantly reduced avoidable admissions to the emergency department (ED), improved experiences for nursing and residential home service users and staff, as well as improved use of resources locally.
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Social robots appear to have the potential to improve the well-being of older adults, but conclusions are limited due to the lack of high-quality studies. More RCTs are recommended with larger sample sizes and rigorous study designs. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
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This Housing LIN case study report summarises the findings from recent research conducted on the lived experiences of home adaptations, funded by the Centre for Ageing Better. It draws on the views of both people in later life and practitioners to explore their home adaptations journey, including triggers, access, installation and outcomes.
This review presents a selection of recent research on assistive technology for older people funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and other government funders. This has been selected with help from an expert steering group. In this review we focus on research around the use of technology in the home, remote monitoring systems and designing better environments for older people.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to answer two research questions: (1) What is the clinical evidence for the reported outcomes in studies on electronic pillboxes for older adults? and (2) What is the technology readiness level (TRL) of the electronic pillboxes used, or intended to be used, for older adults? You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
Results: During the baseline (i.e., without the program), the participants failed to access leisure activities or video calls. During the post-intervention phase (i.e., with the program), they selected and accessed those activities and calls independently and spent between about 75% and 90% of the session time engaging with them. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
Results: Participants view assistive technology procurement as an ongoing cyclical process, with potential unmet needs at key moments before and after assistive technology procurement. Assistive technology user-family caregiver dyads needs focus on assistive technology information, access, assistive technology-person-context match, training and support. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
This study revealed that family care-givers play a crucial role in supporting the patient's decision to adopt and engage with AT devices. Knowledge and awareness, perceived responsibility, usefulness and usability, alongside functionality of the equipment, were influential factors in the decision-making process. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
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Once adaptations had been completed, the majority of participants experienced positive outcomes, including fewer falls and reclaiming their home and garden. The recommendations include the need for more positive messaging about home adaptations, including information on the benefits of adapting the home; for adaptation services to work with signposting agencies and health services to simplify the home adaptation processes; and for Central Government needs to provide better guidance on home adaptation outcome measures. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
This review identified 31 articles regarding the effectiveness of telehealth technologies on self-management among older adults. Discussion According to the findings of the present study, telehealth technologies have shown effectiveness on improving self-care skills, J Telemed Telecare. 2018 Jul;24(6):392-403. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Technology has a mediating role in determining the possibilities for good quality of life (QOL). The concept of assisting the older adult through the use of technology so as to access healthcare services has enormous potential. Although the potential of technology in healthcare is widely recognised, technology use can have its downsides. Professionals need to be aware of the risks, namely, those related to the privacy of the older person, which may accompany technology use. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai