Patients Perspectives on High-Tech Home Care: A Qualitative Inquiry Into the User-Friendliness of Four Technologies

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Overview: The objective of this white paper study is to document, from the patient's perspective, how the level of user-friendliness of medical technology influences its integration into the private and social lives of patients. These technologies were rarely perceived as user-friendly, and user-acceptance was closely linked to user-competence. While technology contributes to improving the patients' health, it also imposes significant constraints on their lives. Policies aimed at developing home care must clearly integrate principles and resources supporting the appropriate use of technology. Close monitoring of patients should be part of all technology-enhanced home care programs.

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Format: PDF | Size: 281KB | Date: Oct 2004 | Pages: 9

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