Caring by telecare? A hermeneutic study of experiences among older adults and their family caregivers

Cecilie Karlsen · Carl Erik Moe · Kristin Haraldstad · Elin Thygesen

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Technology Use by Older Adults Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Nursing care and research

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To obtain a deeper understanding of the persistent use of telecare for older adults and their family caregivers. BACKGROUND: Telecare is seen as part of the solution in home care services for ageing in place. Previous studies have shown that telecare is a complex intervention, and there is still a poor understanding of older adults' and their family caregivers' experience with the use of telecare. DESIGN: This study used a qualitative hermeneutic research approach. METHOD: Interviews were conducted with 18 older adults and follow-up interviews were conducted with 15 participants after 5-6 months of use. In addition, interviews were conducted with seven close family caregivers. The COREQ checklist was used. RESULTS: The older adults expressed increased safety, security and independence. Although some of them experienced challenges, they continued to use the services. Furthermore, the findings revealed needs that telecare could not cover. Family caregivers reported that telecare eased their concern for a time. However, they felt increased responsibility which led to ambivalent feelings between wanting to comply with the older adults' desire to live at home and the stress and concern this caused. CONCLUSION: Telecare does improve care offered by home care services. However, it must be considered in the context of assistance and other measures and be provided in response to each individual's specific needs. Family caregivers may benefit from telecare, but telecare may also add to their care burden. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: There is a need for increased knowledge and information about telecare and for follow-up from home care services. Family caregivers are important for promoting sustainable use, but a support system and better cooperation with home care services is needed.

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