Perception et réceptivité des proches-aidants à l’égard de la vidéosurveillance intelligente pour la détection des chutes des aînés à domicile

Abstract

To address the issue of falls, which are increasing as the population ages, an intelligent video-monitoring system is being developed. The aim of the study is to explore caregivers' perceptions of and receptiveness to a prototype of this fall detection system. A cross-sectional mixed-method study was carried out with individual interviews of 18 caregivers. Statistical frequencies and content analysis were conducted (SPSS and N'Vivo). The results show that most participants (n = 15/18) liked the intelligent video-monitoring system and were willing to use it. They would worry less if they could be alerted if a care recipient fell, but they were concerned about privacy and cost. Participants had a positive perception of the system and expressed their wishes regarding the kind of alert and the person to contact in case of a fall.

Implementing an intelligent video monitoring system to detect falls of older adults at home: a multiple case study

“…The participants' positive perception of the IVS is consistent with previous studies [Lapierre et al, 2015;Londei et al, 2009]. This supports both the value of user-based technology design and studies exploring potential users' perceptions before a technology is developed.…”

“…Indeed, without the Mathematica© software (which is replaceable by freeware), the IVS costs CAN$480. Privacy concerns raised in the literature (Comiskey et al, 2018) were mentioned by two participants, but they were not a barrier in this study or the previous ones [Lapierre et al, 2015;Londei et al, 2009]. This suggests that the IVS's image processing and its closed-circuit functioning might be promising ways of addressing the privacy issue.…”

“…In a previous qualitative study [Lapierre et al, 2015], some caregivers mentioned that receiving an alert in case of a fall might increase their burden. In this study, all participants' scores on the Zarit Burden Interview corresponded to no or light burdens (Hé bert et al, 2000).…”

“…Since these experimental conditions differ from seniors' living context, it is necessary to validate the system at home with people at risk of falling. Previous studies showed that older adults, caregivers and health professionals had favorable opinions of the IVS [Lapierre et al, 2016[Lapierre et al, , 2015Londei et al, 2009]. The literature shows that users generally have a positive perception of monitoring technology (Comiskey et al, 2018;).…”

Perceptions and needs regarding technologies in nursing homes: An exploratory study

“…It also stores images from the minutes leading up to the event for analysis. Studies on potential users’ perception of the IVS at home showed that 87 per cent (n = 30) of older people, 43 83 per cent (n = 18) of family caregivers, 44 and most healthcare professionals/managers (n = 31) were in favour of it. 45 However, the IVS was not developed for NHs or implemented in this type of setting.…”