Exploring Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals towards ICT-based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Mixed-Methods Approach
O’Sullivan, J., Gellert, P., Hesse, B., Jordan, L.-M., Möller, S., Voigt-Antons, J.-N. & Nordheim, J.
Contemporary Nurse, 54(1), 13-25
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) could be useful for delivering non-pharmacological therapies (NPTs) for dementia in nursing home settings. AIMS: To identify technology-related expectations and inhibitions of healthcare professionals associated with the intention to use ICT-based NPTs. DESIGN: Cross-sectional multi-method survey. METHODS: N = 205 healthcare professionals completed a quantitative survey on usage and attitudes towards ICTs. Additionally, N = 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted. RESULTS: Participants were classified as intenders to use ICTs (53%), non-intenders (14%) or ambivalent (32%). A MANCOVA revealed higher perceived usefulness for intenders compared to non-intenders and ambivalent healthcare professionals (V =.28, F(12, 292)= 3.94, p <.001). Qualitative interviews revealed generally high acceptance of ICTs in the workplace. Furthermore, benefits for residents emerged as a key requirement. CONCLUSION: Staff trainings should stress specific benefits for residents and healthcare professionals to facilitate successful implementation and acceptance of ICTs in nursing home settings.
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[J9]in the Publikationsverzeichnis - TypeJournal article
- Year2018
- Research lineDigital Health & Learning
- Identifier
2018-01-01-J9
BibTeX
@article{voigtantons2018j9,
author = {O’Sullivan, J. and Gellert, P. and Hesse, B. and Jordan, L.-M. and Möller, S. and Voigt-Antons, J.-N. and Nordheim, J.},
title = {Exploring Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals towards ICT-based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Mixed-Methods Approach},
year = {2018},
journal = {Contemporary Nurse, 54(1), 13-25},
doi = {10.1080/10376178.2017.1421087},
}