Exploring Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals towards ICT-based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Mixed-Methods Approach
O’Sullivan, J., Gellert, P., Hesse, H., Jordan, L.-M., Möller, S., Voigt-Antons, J.-N. & Nordheim J.
Published in Contemporary Nurse , 2018
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) could be useful for delivering non-pharmacological therapies (NPTs) for dementia in nursing home settings. AIMS: To identify technology-related expectations and inhibitions of healthcare professionals associated with the intention to use ICT-based NPTs. DESIGN: Cross-sectional multi-method survey. METHODS: N = 205 healthcare professionals completed a quantitative survey on usage and attitudes towards ICTs. Additionally, N = 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted. RESULTS: Participants were classified as intenders to use ICTs (53%), non-intenders (14%) or ambivalent (32%). A MANCOVA revealed higher perceived usefulness for intenders compared to non-intenders and ambivalent healthcare professionals (V =.28, F(12, 292)= 3.94, p <.001). Qualitative interviews revealed generally high acceptance of ICTs in the workplace. Furthermore, benefits for residents emerged as a key requirement. CONCLUSION: Staff trainings should stress specific benefits for residents and healthcare professionals to facilitate successful implementation and acceptance of ICTs in nursing home settings.
Cite as
O’Sullivan, J., Gellert, P., Hesse, H., Jordan, L.-M., Möller, S., Voigt-Antons, J.-N. & Nordheim J. (2018). Exploring Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals towards ICT-based Interventions for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Mixed-Methods Approach. Contemporary Nurse, 54(1), 13-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2017.1421087
