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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026

Telehomecare as a Catalyst for a Multifaceted Transformation Towards Sustainable Practices: A Qualitative Study From a Practical Nurses' Perspective.

Rydgren Melanie, Andtfolk Malin, Anåker Anna, Estman Linda, Fagerström Lisbeth

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Article in Journal of advanced nursing, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Rydgren MelanieDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4726-8003
Andtfolk MalinDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-3619
Anåker AnnaSchool of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8694-3127
Estman LindaDepartment of Caring and Ethics, The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3324-5966
Fagerström LisbethDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Finland.

Funding

Åbo Akademi (ÅA) 10.13039/501100008019Åbo Akademi University 15.6.2023, 179/2023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

AIM(S): To explore how practical nurses perceive telehomecare in relation to sustainability.

designThis study had a qualitative exploratory design.

methodsTen practical nurses working with telehomecare were interviewed in February-April 2024. The interviews were individual, semi-structured and were analysed through Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis.

resultsThe overarching theme of this study was 'Telehomecare: A catalyst for a multifaceted transformation towards sustainable practices in homecare nursing', with three main themes and seven subthemes. The three main themes were 'Reshaped delivery of care', 'Reformed work environment' and 'Reallocated resources'. The findings reveal that nurses have multifaceted perspectives on telehomecare in relation to sustainability, recognising both its positive and negative impacts on healthcare organisations, nurses and clients while also acknowledging that more sustainable practices demand significant changes in the healthcare environment.

conclusionTelehomecare has significant impacts on multiple dimensions of sustainability within healthcare and notable drawbacks. These findings emphasise the critical need for comprehensive education and training in sustainable digital work practices to enhance healthcare professionals' awareness of environmental impacts. This underscores the importance of transformative leadership that drives organisational change towards sustainable healthcare practices and implements effective sustainability policies. IMPACT: The findings present some aspects of telehomecare that contribute to a lesser environmental impact from a nursing care perspective, encouraging healthcare leaders to make conscious and effective strategic decisions towards more sustainable healthcare. The findings strengthen nurses, leaders and policymakers' knowledge and awareness of sustainable nursing activities in the digital milieu, highlighting the urgent need for transformation of healthcare practices to decrease the environmental impact. REPORTING

methodThe study followed the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies (COREQ). PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This study did not include patient or public involvement in its design, conduct or reporting.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHome Care ServicesTelemedicineAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchclimate changedigital health technologyhealth care deliveryhomecare servicesnursesnursingpractical nursessustainabilitytelehomecaretelenursing

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PMCPMC12810655

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