The concept of welfare technology in Swedish municipal eldercare
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1661035
Abstract: Abstract Purpose An ageing population presents a challenge for municipal eldercare in Sweden due to difficulties recruiting staff and there being a strained economy. A strategy involving welfare technology is presented as one such solution.… read more here.
Keywords: welfare technology; staff; municipal eldercare; technology ... See more keywords
Patients' experiences with a welfare technology application for remote home care: A longitudinal study.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16592
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore the longitudinal experiences using an application named remote home care for remote palliative care among patients with cancer living at home. BACKGROUND Introducing welfare technology in home-based care for patients… read more here.
Keywords: care; welfare technology; home care; home ... See more keywords
Family caregivers’ involvement in caring for frail older family members using welfare technology: a qualitative study of home care in transition
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02890-2
Abstract: Background Demographic, economic and organisational changes challenge home care services. Increased use of welfare technology and involvement of family members as co-producers of care are political initiatives to meet these challenges. However, these initiatives also… read more here.
Keywords: family caregivers; home care; family; welfare technology ... See more keywords
‘They just came with the medication dispenser’- a qualitative study of elderly service users’ involvement and welfare technology in public home care services
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06243-4
Abstract: Background Public home care for the elderly is a key area in relation to improving health care quality. It is an important political goal to increase elderly people’s involvement in their care and in the… read more here.
Keywords: welfare technology; care; public home; home care ... See more keywords
Decision-Making Is in the Making! Aspects of Decision-Making in the Area of Assistive and Welfare Technology—A Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084028
Abstract: Assistive and welfare technology (AT/WT) has been introduced as a way of facing an ageing population and providing support for older adults in their daily lives. There is much research concerning the assessment and recommendation… read more here.
Keywords: decision; welfare technology; assistive welfare; study ... See more keywords