An approach to facilitate healthcare professionals' readiness to support technology use in everyday life for persons with dementia

Malinowsky, Camilla (author): Karolinska Institutet,Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden

Rosenberg, Lena (author): Karolinska Institutet,Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden

Nygård, Louise (author): Karolinska Institutet,Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden

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ISSN 1651-2014
2013-11-11
2014
English.
In: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. - Stockholm : Taylor & Francis. - 1103-8128 .- 1651-2014. ; 21:3, s. 199-209

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Abstract Subject headings

Everyday technologies (ETs) like microwave ovens and automatic telephone services as well as assistive technologies (ATs) are often used in the performance of everyday activities. As a consequence, the ability to manage technology is important. This pilot study aimed to clarify the applicability of a model for knowledge translation to support healthcare professionals, to support technology use among older adults with dementia and their significant others. An additional aim was to explore the process of translating the model into practice. The applicability of the model (comprising a one-day course, including introduction and provision of tools, followed by interviews during and after a period of practice) was clarified for 11 healthcare professionals using a constant comparative approach. The content of the model gave the participants an eye-opening experience of technology use among persons with dementia. They also described how they had incorporated the model as a new way of thinking which supported and inspired new investigations and collaborations with colleagues and significant others. This study provided an applicable model of how research knowledge about technology use can be translated into clinical practice and be used by healthcare professionals to support the use of technology for persons with dementia.

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsterapi (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Therapy (hsv//eng)
MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Annan medicin och hälsovetenskap -- Gerontologi, medicinsk/hälsovetenskaplig inriktning (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Other Medical and Health Sciences -- Gerontology, specialising in Medical and Health Sciences (hsv//eng)

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