Videophone communication between residents and family: A case study

被引:33
作者
Hensel, Brian K.
Parker-Oliver, Debra
Demiris, George
机构
[1] Univ Missouri, Dept Hlth Management & Informat, Columbia, MO 65211 USA
[2] Univ Missouri, Sch Social Work, Columbia, MO 65211 USA
[3] Univ Washington, Sch Nursing, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
关键词
social support; communication; technology; videophone;
D O I
10.1016/j.jamda.2006.09.012
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
Objectives: This case study examines the uses, perceived advantages and disadvantages, and expectations of videophone communication by a nursing home resident and a geographically distant family member. Methods: Interviews were conducted with these participants, one in person and one by phone. Results: Themes identified suggest that, with the added visual component, there are additional uses and psychosocial benefits of videophone communication when compared to the telephone for both nursing home residents and family members. Conclusion: The study suggests that the use of the technology is not only feasible in an institutional setting but also beneficial. Further research with larger groups is supported.
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页码:123 / 127
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