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Explaining the potential contribution of telecare to the support, protection and quality of life of people with differing needs
- Author:
- KERR Brian
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 4(3), September 2010, pp.35-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The national Telecare Development Programme for Scotland was launched in 2006. Training and raising awareness are key issues for this programme. This article describes four practice and training guides published in 2010 by the Telecare Development Programme designed to promote the effective and ethical use of telecare for people with differing needs. The four guides are: Telecare and Learning Disability; Telecare and Dementia; Telecare and Physical Disability; and Telecare and Sensory Impairment. This article summarises the background to this initiative and the content of the guides. Several issues, such as the focus on specialist areas of need, the generic content and the apparent demand for this kind of publication, are discussed. The article concludes with some ideas for further publications, and reflection on the potential for converting these texts into an e-learning resource.
Telecare and physical disability: using telecare effectively in the support of people with severe physical disabilities and long-term chronic conditions
- Editors:
- KERR Brian, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre; Joint Improvement Team
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This booklet provides practical guidance on how telecare can contribute to improved outcomes and enhance the support, protection, and quality of life of people with complex physical disabilities and disabling long-term conditions. It also considers the importance of telecare in providing support and reassurance to carers. Sections in the booklet include: definitions of telecare and related concepts; the importance of good needs and risk assessment if telecare is to help meet those needs and manage risk; ethical dilemmas and how they can be resolved; how telecare can form part of a package of care and support, and issue particular to carers. Illustrative case studies are include throughout. Suggested content and a timetable for a one-day training programme are included to help trainers design both awareness raising and skill-development programmes. Examples of equipment which might contribute to the safety and quality of life of the telecare user are featured. A reference list and additional resources are included at the end of the book. This is one of four publications funded by the Scottish Government’s National Telecare Development Programme. The books are primarily aimed at assessors, care and support staff and their managers, telecare service managers and development staff.