作者: M. Alwan , S. Kell , B. Turner , S. Dalal , D. Mack
DOI: 10.1109/ICTTA.2006.1684477
关键词: Quality of life (healthcare) 、 Independent living 、 Activities of daily living 、 Gerontology 、 Apartment complex 、 Psychosocial 、 Caregiver burden 、 Health care 、 Psychology 、 Geriatrics
摘要: This paper describes a study designed to assess some psychosocial impacts of monitoring technology on seniors living in Independent Senior Housing. Monitoring systems were installed, 25 independent units an apartment complex, track the activities daily (ADLs) and key alert conditions residents. Activity reports sent informal caregivers. Residents (N=25) assessed using Satisfaction With Life Scales (SWLS) instrument, caregivers (N=26) modified Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) Burden Interview (CBI) instruments, before after installation system. Paired t-test for means was applied pre- post- scores SWLS, CSI, CBI. The Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-ranks nonparametric test compare number care hours monitoring. No statistically significant increase observed SWLS results. changes CSI CBI detected. There provided by monitored individuals. results indicate that technologies could have enabled provide more their loved ones without increasing burdens, strain levels or negatively affecting quality life.