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Using commercially available technology to assist in the delivery of person-centred health and social care.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12217139     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Videoconferencing (via ISDN at 128 kbit/s) was used between a service provider, the South and East Belfast Health and Social Services Trust, and clients at home. The equipment was used successfully by various health-care workers and was sufficient for the clinical requirements of professional staff. Our experience demonstrated that there are clinical benefits of telecare. The users perceived that the technology added to the quality of their lives. Clients reported feeling less isolated, more secure at home and more in control. The Trust is currently commissioning purpose-built accommodation for adults with cognitive impairment. The residents will be people who are on the verge of requiring institutional care. Presence sensors, appliance and door contacts will allow lifestyle patterns to be monitored. The system will notify the service provider's staff of variations from the norm for each resident.
Authors:
Suzanne Martin; Gillian Rankin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of telemedicine and telecare     Volume:  8 Suppl 2     ISSN:  1357-633X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Telemed Telecare     Publication Date:  2002  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-09-09     Completed Date:  2002-12-10     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9506702     Medline TA:  J Telemed Telecare     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  60-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Knockbracken Healthcare Trust, Belfast, UK. suzanne.martin@sebt.n-i.nhs.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Cognition Disorders / rehabilitation
Delivery of Health Care / methods*
Humans
Patient Satisfaction
Patient-Centered Care / methods*
Residential Facilities
Social Work / methods*
Telemedicine / instrumentation,  methods*

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