Abstract
This article analyzes how health monitoring by tablet computer of COPD patients can contribute to safety and coping. The aim is to document and discuss experiences from users and the project team member who is also a nurse, with the use of telecare technology. The study was qualitative, using in-depth interview and short enquetes. Results show that the users increased their understanding of their physical condition and got better control of their illness. Accordingly, they coped better and felt more secure. Their level of activity was hardly affected even though one patient argued that the monitoring helped her adapt the level of activity to her present physical condition. Based on this study, we have, however, no significant indication that health monitoring by the use of tablet computer may reduce hospitalization and readmission rates.
Highlights
Innledning Denne artikkelen drøfter erfaringer fra pilotering av helsemonitorering for KOLS-pasienter som et eksempel på en velferdsteknologisk løsning
Formålet med studien gjennomført som følgeforskning, er å dokumentere tiltakene i form av pilotering av velferdsteknologiske løsninger og drøfte brukeres og ansattes erfaringer innenfor en kommunal kontekst
Kommunene står overfor en rekke krav og forventninger som skaper noen utfordringer og dilemmaer
Summary
Innledning Denne artikkelen drøfter erfaringer fra pilotering av helsemonitorering for KOLS-pasienter som et eksempel på en velferdsteknologisk løsning. I prosjektet var det en viss optimisme med hensyn til at bruk av velferdsteknologiske løsninger skal gjøre det mulig for brukerne å være mer aktive i hverdagen.
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