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The transformational potential of telecare
- Author:
- TUNSTALL
- Publisher:
- Tunstall
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Doncaster
This report shows how advanced use of telecare is helping older people stay independent at home for longer by supporting them to feel safer and more self-sufficient. The report includes the findings from three independent studies commissioned by Tunstall, which were based in Spain and the UK. The research considers the benefits of proactive, reactive and personalised use of technology to support older people in their own homes. The findings demonstrate and quantify the ability of telecare to contribute to the aim of: better health and care outcomes, improved cost efficiencies, user and carer experience, and improved staff experience. They also show the benefits of telecare at different levels from reactive, through proactive to personalised levels. Key findings included: people staying independent at home for 8.6 months longer with telecare; emergency calls reduced by 54 percent; and £4,500 per person avoided in other social care costs annually. The findings will be relevant to commissioners and policy makers evaluating the potential either for development of existing programmes or progressing to more advanced levels of telecare. (Edited publisher abstract)
Telecare
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing paper outlines the role of telecare as a key component of the government’s strategy for older people's preventative services. It provides a clear overview of what telecare is, briefly describes different types of telecare available such as environmental sensors and security devices and how it can be used to support older people. Other assistive technologies such as telehealth and telemedicine are also briefly mentioned. Two short case studies are included which show how telecare was used enable two individuals to remain at home.
Exploring technologies for independent living for older people: a report on the Anchor Trust/BT telecare research project
- Authors:
- PORTEUS Jeremy, BROWNSELL Simon
- Publisher:
- Anchor Trust
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 65p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidlington
This report first introduces the concept of telecare and places telecare in the context of recent policy changes. It then describes a 'lifestyle monitoring system' developed by Anchor Trust and British Telecom, and discusses the results of al field trial where older people used the system. The ethical and moral dilemmas are also briefly considered. Those participating in the study also gave their views on using biomedical monitoring technologies which monitor blood pressure or heart rate, for example. The report concludes by discussion the implications the widespread deployment of telecare may have and suggests what various organisations and individuals must do if telecare is to be successful in the future.
An evaluation of Lincolnshire's telecare service
- Authors:
- NEWTON Alex, SHEPARD Deborah, THOMPSON Eloise
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 2(2), June 2008, pp.48-51.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The main aim of the evaluation was to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the service in order to contribute to its further development and sustainability. The study was carried out in partnership between Lincolnshire Adult Social Care and Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust. A secondary aim was to determine the impact of the service on the quality of life and the independence of service users using appropriate scales. These measurements were performed in parallel with an audit of the performance and cost effectiveness of the service. Service users, carers and staff all contributed to the evaluation. Initial results have indicated a positive response to the equipment, with a reduction in anxiety and increased independence for both the service user and carer.
Promoting safety, reassurance and dignity through telecare in Ireland
- Author:
- O'NEILL Debra
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 1(2), December 2007, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the Safe at Home pilot telecare project which was designed to promote safety, reassurance and dignity for older people in Co Louth, north east Ireland. It describes the background, the process, implementation and evaluation of the project for 25 adults aged over 65 years who were victims of crime and/or had experienced social isolation. The project achieved significant improvements in the confidence of the participants especially with regard to feelings of safety and security. It is currently being reviewed to expanding the pilot to an additional 200 residents in the area.
Telecare in Bedfordshire
- Author:
- EDWARDS Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 2(1), October 2007, pp.40-46.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article outlines the background to and reasons for the commencement of the Bedfordshire telecare service. It describes individual telecare sensors, explaining how the system works and some of the ways in which sensors have been used to support older people in maintaining their independence. Procedures for referral of new clients though to assessment and review are outlined and the paper givers details of how the service is monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis, concluding that there is scope to develop the service further.
Technology and digital connected care services: towards the tipping point?
- Author:
- SKIDMORE Clare
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 22
- Place of publication:
- London
This practice briefing looks at the role of technology and digital enabled care and support services in meeting the current and future housing, health and care needs of older people. It explores the barriers to, and opportunities for the wider adoption and embedding of digital technology in order to improve outcomes for people. Drawing on a brief review of grey literature, the paper provides a brief history of telecare and assistive technology in the UK, the current levels of adoption of digital enabled care and support, and key policy and funding opportunities that could facilitate widescale adoption. It includes case studies to highlight innovative practice. These include: Salix Homes MiiHome project, which is trialling smart home technology in the homes of its elderly tenants; Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's technology enabled care initiatives; Bromford Lab Social Prescribing; Cleverclogs', digitally enhanced care system in use in Blackwood Group, a housing and care provider in Scotland; and Nottingham City Homes use of assistive technology to help people avoid being admitted into hospital. (Edited publisher abstract)
Home care: delivering personal care and practical support to older people living in their own homes: NG21
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice guideline providing good practice advice on the planning and delivery of person-centred home care and domiciliary care for older people. The guideline aims to promote older people's independence and to ensure safe and consistently high quality home care services. The guideline was developed by a guideline development group following a detailed review of the evidence on home care. The recommendations cover: ensuring care is person centred; providing information about care and support options; planning and reviewing home care and support; delivering home care, including advice on the length of home care visits; joint working between health and social care; ensuring safety and safeguarding people using home care services; and recruiting, training and supporting home care workers. The guideline also highlights the importance of prioritising continuity of care by ensuring the person has the same home care worker or workers so that they can become familiar and build a relationship. Recommendations for future research are provided. The guideline is for health and social care practitioners, home care providers, home care managers, home care workers, commissioners of home care in local authorities and CCGs and people using or planning to use home care services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Risk, freedom and control in older people's lives: the relevance of telecare: AKTIVE working paper 6
- Author:
- HAMBLIN Kate
- Publisher:
- University of Leeds. Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This working paper addresses issues of risk and control in older people’s lives and considers the role of telecare in their risk management strategies. It complements and relates to other AKTIVE working papers, which examine older people’s caring networks and social relations; their responses to bodily frailties; and explore risk from a macro system level perspective. The paper draws on data collected using ‘Everyday Life Analysis’ (ELA), which involved repeated research visits to older people using telecare and, where possible and appropriate, people involved in providing their care. The holistic ELA method used generated insights into each older person’s thoughts, attitudes and aspirations about risk and choice and the perspectives of those around them. The paper explores their sometimes differing perspectives on risk, and how risks were managed, paying particular attention to how telecare affected this process. It also considers how far it was possible for older people to achieve an acceptable balance between managing risk and maintaining independence and control. For most older people in the study having telecare support was a positive way of addressing risks, preserving independence and ageing in place. (Edited publisher abstract)
Research and development work relating to assistive technology 2011-12: presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 22 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
- Authors:
- SWEET Pat, DOWN Keren
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This annual report is published in relation to section 22 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, and describes the wide range of government funded projects supporting the development, introduction and evaluation of assistive technology that might increase the range of activities and independence or well-being of disabled and older people. The report aims to reflect research and development activity in relation to a wide range of impairments and health conditions and also to reflect the range of government funding programmes across health, social care, education, housing and employment. The report covers any aspect of research and development work in assistive technology, including service provision, research on motivation, cost or patterns of use, as well as technological development. It includes a full listing of government and EU funded research into assistive technology in the UK that has started, finished or was carried out during the year. The report is designed for: members of Parliament, government decision makers and research funding organisations; the research community and industry who can identify useful activity in their area of interest; and service providers and people who use assistive technology or support others to use assistive technology and who wish to understand how advances in technology can directly benefit disabled and older people living actively in the community. (Original abstract)