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ArticleZeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie2018

[Wearables to support self-management of older adults with chronic diseases : A qualitative study from the perspectives of patients and physicians].

Katja von Storch, Anna Schlomann, Christian Rietz, M Cristina Polidori, Christiane Woopen

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Article in Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Katja von StorchNRW Fortschrittskolleg GROW, Wohlbefinden bis ins hohe Alter, Universität zu Köln, Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923, Köln, Deutschland. k.storch@uni-koeln.de.
Anna SchlomannNRW Fortschrittskolleg GROW, Wohlbefinden bis ins hohe Alter, Universität zu Köln, Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923, Köln, Deutschland.
Christian RietzDepartment für Heilpädagogik, Arbeitsbereich Forschungsmethoden, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
M Cristina PolidoriKlinische Altersforschung, Klinik II für Innere Medizin, Universitätsklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
Christiane WoopenForschungsstelle Ethik, Universitätsklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland.

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backgroundThe use of wearable devices (WD) is discussed as an option to support elderly chronically ill people. These technologies lack essential research regarding the improvement of self-management. This study aimes to identify perspectives, expectations and their underlying background of patients and physicians with respect to the usage of WDs to enhance self-management.

methodsIn this study a total of 14 patients and physicians were surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire design. The data were analyzed by qualitative content analysis.

resultsThe participants have in general a positive attitude towards the use of WDs with respect to memory function, self-control, sense of security, documentation of vital parameters and communication about the disease, as well as suitability for everyday use; however, in many cases participants are concerned about the usage of WDs for a variety of reasons. They perceive the device as unnecessary or they lack technological self-confidence and felt controlled as well as data protection concerns. Participant responses show prerequisites which should be met for the usage of a WD requiring an individual needs assessment.

conclusionThe results show a potential of WDs to improve self-management. The usage of WD could have a positive effect on the course of the disease; however, personality and environmental factors should be taken into account to individually adjust and support the usage of WDs. Furthermore, the application of WDs should be integrated into a structured training program accompanied by healthcare professionals. For this purpose, funding and time-oriented framework conditions should be established.

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Chronic DiseaseSelf-ManagementWearable Electronic DevicesAgedHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesChronic diseasesOlder adultsSelf-managementTechnological developmentWearable devices

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