Effectiveness of a video-based aging services technology education program for health care professionals

Abstract

Health care professionals (HCPs) are a critical source of recommendations for older adults. Aging services technologies (ASTs), which include devices to support the health-care needs of older adults, are underutilized despite evidence for improving functional outcomes and safety and reducing caregiver burden and health costs. This study evaluated a video-based educational program aimed at improving HCP awareness of ASTs. Sixty-five HCPs viewed AST videos related to medication management, daily living, and memory. Following the program, participants' objective and perceived AST knowledge improved, as did self-efficacy and anticipated AST engagement. About 95% of participants stated they were more likely to recommend ASTs postprogram. Participants benefitted equally regardless of years of experience or previous AST familiarity. Furthermore, change in self-efficacy and perceived knowledge were significant predictors of engagement change. Overall, the educational program was effective in improving HCPs' awareness of ASTs and appeared to benefit all participants regardless of experience and prior knowledge.

Knowledge and Perceptions of Hospital Care Staff towards Medical Internet of Things and the Role of Awareness Videos: A Quasi Experimental Study

“…The study suggested the success of the video program and concluded an increase in the objective enhancement of AST awareness among hospital employees [46]. Regarding basic perception, the awareness videos significantly impacted the participants' perceptions and produced positive changes across all three statements, with the average increasing from 74.7% to 87.1%.…”

“…The comparison literature is scarce, but limited available research supports these findings. [46] conducted a study with hospital care professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational video program developed to increase Aging Service Technology (AST) knowledge.…”

Perspective Chapter: Digital Assistive Technologies

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