Care Staff Perspectives on Using Mobile Technology to Support Communication in Long-Term Care: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Long-term care (LTC) homes provide 24-hour care for people living with complex care needs. LTC staff assist older adults living with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer disease, related dementias, and stroke, which can cause communication disorders. In addition to the complex cognitive challenges that can impact communication, further difficulties can arise from cultural-language differences between care staff and residents. Breakdowns in caregiver-resident communication can negatively impact the delivery of person-centered care. Recent advances in mobile technology, specifically mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) and their software apps, offer innovative solutions for supporting everyday communication between care staff and residents. To date, little is known abo

SUBMITTER: Wilson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8373373 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature