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Authors:
Samal Algilani
Ann Langius-Eklöf
Annica Kihlgren
Karin Blomberg
Keywords: Information and communication technology; older adults; patient-reported outcomes measure
Abstract:
The number of people reaching old age is increasing rapidly, challenging the society and healthcare to promote healthy and meaningful aging. There is, and has been for a few years, a big interest in collecting patient reported outcomes (PROs) as a base for clinical management. Information and communication technology (ICT) and assistive technology in elderly care increase and may facilitate the care of older adults as they are moved from nursing homes to private homes. An ICT-platform for reporting health issues with immediate access to self-care advice and direct communication with healthcare professionals has been developed. The overall aim of this project is to evaluate the effects of the interactive ICT-platform regarding optimal functionality and participatory care. The project will be conducted in three phases: development of the ICT-platform, evaluating feasibility and evaluation of effects. The platform is unique by integrating interactive components for direct clinical management and needs to be thoroughly evaluated before implementation in daily practice. It is hypothesized that by using an interactive ICT-platform, it will promote participatory care and enhance the communication between older adults and their professional carers. The platform will be further developed, as well as test in a full-scale study.
Pages: 201 to 204
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2014
Publication date: March 23, 2014
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2308-4359
ISBN: 978-1-61208-327-8
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Dates: from March 23, 2014 to March 27, 2014