Abstract
BackgroundTo overcome challenges in dementia care, technological concepts are considered to have a potential. It is unclear, however, how utilization of assistive technologies in Switzerland could look like and which specific potentials it may offer. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to elaborate options for using assistive technologies in dementia care on the basis of the opinion, experience and knowledge of experts. MethodsWe chose a qualitative study design. Thematic analysis served to evaluate the expert interviews. To report this study, we followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR). ResultsBetween November 2018 and May 2019, we interviewed 15 experts. The analysis resulted in three themes, each with three sub-themes: (i) use and potentials of technologies (support in the home care network, promoting a sense of security, facilitating and preserving interaction), (ii) requirements for using technology (structural framework conditions, enhancing quality of life and care, considering individual needs and health situation), and (ii) ethical considerations and technical assets (security and freedom, side effects of telepresence care, caveats and technological optimism). ConclusionsTo exploit the identified potentials of assistive technologies for people with dementia, it is necessary to fulfil the requirements on a structural level in nursing policy, education and clinical practice. Furthermore, assistive technologies should be applied that have demonstrated effectiveness without unwanted effects. The decision to use assistive technologies should be made on an individual basis. Accordingly, the use of assistive technologies should take into account the needs of the persons involved and be adapted to the state of health of people with dementia.
Highlights
To overcome challenges in dementia care, technological concepts are considered to have a potential
To exploit the identified potentials of assistive technologies for people with dementia, it is necessary to fulfil the requirements on a structural level in nursing policy, education and clinical practice
The decision to use assistive technologies should be made on an individual basis
Summary
Schwerpunktreihe / Special Section ,,Assistive Technologien zur Unterstützung in altersassoziierten Care-. Nutzungsoptionen von technischen Assistenzsystemen für Personen mit Demenz in der Schweiz: eine qualitative Interviewstudie mit Expertinnen und Experten. Hintergrund: Um Herausforderungen in der Pflege und Betreuung von Personen mit Demenz zu bewältigen, kommt technologischen Konzepten ein Potenzial zu. Das Ziel der vorliegenden Studie besteht darin, anhand der Meinungen, Erfahrungen und Wissens bestände von Expertinnen und Experten die Nutzungsoptionen technischer Assistenzsysteme in der Pflege und Betreuung von Personen mit Demenz in der Schweiz zu erarbeiten. Schlussfolgerungen: Um die benannten Potenziale technischer Assistenzsysteme für Personen mit Demenz auszuschöpfen, sind Anforderungen auf struktureller Ebene in der Pflegepolitik, -bildung und -praxis zu erfüllen. Demnach sollte die Nutzung technischer Assistenzsysteme die Bedürfnisse der involvierten Personen berücksichtigen und auf die gesundheitliche Situation von Personen mit Demenz abgestimmt sein. Article History: Received: 23 April 2021 Received in revised form: 10 August 2021 Accepted: 19 September 2021 Available online: xxx
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