Perspectives of health and self‐care among older persons—To be implemented in an interactive information and communication technology‐platform

Göransson, Carina; Wengström, Yvonne; Ziegert, Kristina; Langius‐Eklöf, Ann; Eriksson, Iréne; Kihlgren, Annica; Blomberg, Karin

doi:10.1111/jocn.13827

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“…Furthermore, the app includes a risk assessment model, so that alerts are sent to healthcare professionals for rapid management. The content developed for the current version is based on a literature review, and interviews with older people, nursing assistants and healthcare experts in order to identify the areas relevant to older people's health and self‐care (Göransson, Wengström, Ziegert, Langius‐Eklöf, Eriksson, Kihlgren & Blomberg, ).…”

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Testing an app for reporting health concerns—Experiences from older people and home care nurses

Göransson

Eriksson

Ziegert

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Int J Older People Nursing

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Testing an app for reporting health concerns—Experiences from older people and home care nurses

Göransson

Eriksson

Ziegert

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Int J Older People Nursing

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“…Continuity and competence could, therefore, be important aspects to consider in order to meet the needs of older persons living with long-term health problems in the healthcare system. Göransson et al (2017) found that relationships and social activities are valuable for older persons' perceived health. To increase interaction with the surrounding society, information technology (IT) was found to be used by the older persons in the study; this appears to provide a new meaning in life for those with long-term health problems.…”

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“It is like living in a diminishing world”: older persons’ experiences of living with long-term health problems – prior to the STRENGTH intervention

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Hällgren

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Introduction: Ageing is often associated with multiple long-term health problems influencing older persons' well-being in daily living. It is not unusual that the point of interest in research is often on the management of the actual health problem instead of being holistic and person-centred. Purpose: To describe the phenomenon of living with long-term health problems that influence daily living, from the older persons' perspective. Methods: Qualitative individual interviews were conducted with 34 older persons living with long-term health problems. The data were analysed using a Reflected Lifeworld Research (RLR) approach, grounded in phenomenology. Results: Life with long-term health problems entails living in a diminishing world. It entails living in uncertainty, not being able to trust one's own ability. The freedom to make decisions of your own is deprived by relatives and health-care providers. Living with long-term health problems entails being dependent on support in daily life and a strive to maintain meaningfulness in daily living. Conclusions: The results address a need for extended individual and holistic guidance and support in living with long-term health problems to increase the older person's sense of wellbeing and meaning in life.

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“…A growing body of evidence suggests that health and welfare technology can support a healthy and independent life, social relations and meet individual needs of older people (Eisma et al, 2004;Magnusson et al, 2005;Koch, 2006;European Union, 2013Lee and Coughlin, 2014;Peek et al, 2014Peek et al, , 2016. Göransson et al (2017) concluded that it was essential to include social relationships and social activities in interactive information and communication technology (ICT) platforms aimed at older people. These findings, together with the findings from the current study, in which the importance of a social life also was reflected in the prerequisite of having access to health and welfare technology that facilitates/enables communication and social contacts (#34; 88%), indicates that the social aspects are relevant to older people's motivation to use ICT and should be integrated in interactive ICT platforms.…”

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Prerequisites for a healthy and independent life among older people: a Delphi study

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The number of older people (aged 65+) will more than double by 2050 in Sweden. The ageing population is an increasing concern due to rising health-care costs and a shortage of health professionals. Older people generally prefer ageing in place, as long as they feel confident and comfortable. However, preventive and supportive measures are needed to maintain older people's independence and active participation in society. The aim of this study is to explore the prerequisites for a healthy and independent life among older people in Sweden. A Delphi study was conducted in three rounds. In round 1, seven focus group interviews were performed with older persons aged 65-79, older persons aged ⩾80, next of kin of older persons, health professionals in primary and home health care, assistant nurses in home care, care managers and local politicians. The data were analysed using thematic analysis, resulting in 35 statements of the prerequisites needed for a healthy and independent life. These statements were sent to the participants from round 1, who were asked to evaluate the degree to which they agreed with each statement in round 2, and again in round 3. There was an agreement of at least 80 per cent for 31 of the 35 statements. When asked to identify the three prerequisites of most importance for a healthy and independent life, most participants stated: to have a social life, to have freedom of choice and power over one's own situation, and to have the possibility to choose independently one's type of housing. There was an overall high group agreement on the prerequisites needed for a healthy and independent life among older people. The main areas of importance were to have a social life, several dimensions of feeling safe and to retain one's personal control.

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Perspectives of health and self‐care among older persons—To be implemented in an interactive information and communication technology‐platform

Abstract: Areas relevant to older persons' health and self-care could be used for regular assessment to support and promote healthy ageing.

Cited by 14 publications

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Testing an app for reporting health concerns—Experiences from older people and home care nurses

Testing an app for reporting health concerns—Experiences from older people and home care nurses

“It is like living in a diminishing world”: older persons’ experiences of living with long-term health problems – prior to the STRENGTH intervention

Prerequisites for a healthy and independent life among older people: a Delphi study

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