Integrating Digital Assistive Technologies Into Care Processes: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current challenges in patient care have increased research on technology use in nursing and health care. Digital assistive technologies (DATs) are one option that can be incorporated into care processes. However, how the application of DATs should be introduced to nurses and care professionals must be clarified. No structured and effective education concepts for the patient-oriented integration of DATs in the nursing sector are currently available.

Objective

This study aims to examine how a structured and guided integration and education concept, herein termed the sensitization, evaluative introduction, qualification, and implementation (SEQI) education concept, can support the integration of DATs into nursing practices.

Methods

This study used an explanato

SUBMITTER: Hofstetter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499723 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature