Informal caregivers and assistive technology in Norwegian nursing homes.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore informal caregivers' experiences and perspectives concerning assistive technology (AT) in two nursing homes, through the conceptual lens of person-centredness.

Background

The integration and use of AT and a person-centred approach to care are political intentions within healthcare services, both internationally and in Norway. In nursing homes, informal caregivers are often collaborators with the staff, and can be important partners concerning the implementation of AT in a person-centred way. However, there is little knowledge about the informal caregivers' perspectives on the use of AT in nursing homes, or of whether or how they are included in the integration and use of AT.

Methods

The study had a qualitative design and comprised eleven informal caregi

SUBMITTER: Anker-Hansen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9531810 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature