ArticleBMC medical informatics and decision making2019
The use of technology in the context of frailty screening and management interventions: a study of stakeholders' perspectives.
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- Psychosocial and economic factors related to better health among older adults in Europe - a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Understanding frailty: a qualitative study of older heart failure patients' frail experience and perceptions of healthcare professionals with frailty.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
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- Benefits and Barriers of Technology for Home Function and Mobility Assessment: Perspectives of Older Patients With Blood Cancers, Caregivers, and Clinicians.JCO clinical cancer informatics · 2023Article
- Perception and Attitude toward Teleconsultations among Different Healthcare Professionals in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- A Scoping Review for Usage of Telerehabilitation among Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Cognitive Frailty.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Attitudes and perspectives of older adults on technologies for assessing frailty in home settings: a focus group study.BMC geriatrics · 2021Article
- Developing a sensor-based mobile application for in-home frailty assessment: a qualitative study.BMC geriatrics · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundHealth and social care interventions show promise as a way of managing the progression of frailty in older adults. Information technology could improve the availability of interventions and services for older adults. The views of stakeholders on the acceptability of technological solutions for frailty screening and management have not been explored.
methodsFocus groups were used to gather data from healthy and frail/pre-frail older adults, health and social care providers, and caregivers in three European countries - Italy, Poland and UK. Data were analysed using framework analysis in terms of facilitators or determinants of older adults' adoption of technology.
resultsOur findings clustered around the perceived value; usability, affordability and accessibility; and emotional benefits of frailty screening and management technology to stakeholders. We also noted issues relating to social support, previous experience of technology and confidence of stakeholders.
conclusionsProfessionals and caregivers understand the benefits of technology to facilitate frailty care pathways but these views are tempered by concerns around social isolation. Frail older adults raised legitimate concerns about the accessibility and usability of technology, specifically around the potential for their personal information to be compromised. Solutions must be developed within a framework that addresses social contexts and avoids stigma around frailty and ageing.
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