Underestimated Factors Regarding the Use of Technology in Daily Practice of Long-Term Care: Qualitative Study Among Health Care Professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing life expectancy is resulting in a growing demand for long-term care; however, there is a shortage of qualified health care professionals (HCPs) to deliver it. If used optimally, technology can provide a solution to this challenge. HCPs play an important role in the use of technology in long-term care. However, technology influences several core aspects of the work that HCPs do, and it is therefore important to have a good understanding of their viewpoint regarding the use of technology in daily practice of long-term care.

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify the factors that HCPs consider as relevant for using technology in daily practice of long-term care.

Methods

In this qualitative study, 11 focus groups were organized with 73 HCPs.

SUBMITTER: Groeneveld SWM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10413233 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature