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Home care and technology: a case study.

Eleni Stroulia1, Ioanis Nikolaidisa, Lili Liua

  • 1University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. stroulia@ualberta.ca

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Health care aides (HCAs) face increasing demand. This study designed and simulated information and communication technology (ICT) tools to improve HCA workflows, team interactions, and client care, boosting productivity.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Services Research
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Home care relies heavily on health care aides (HCAs) for individuals with chronic conditions or aging-related needs.
  • Increasing demand for HCA services is projected, potentially outstripping current supply without significant environmental changes.
  • Existing HCA workflows present challenges that could be mitigated by technological solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze health care aide (HCA) workflows and team interactions through an ethnographic study.
  • To design an information and communication technology (ICT) tool suite addressing identified HCA workflow challenges.
  • To simulate the deployment of ICT solutions to evaluate their impact on HCA productivity and client care.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted an ethnographic study to observe and document HCA workflows and team dynamics.
  • Developed an ICT tool suite by integrating existing and novel technologies tailored to HCA needs.
  • Simulated the implementation of the ICT tool suite to assess its potential effects.

Main Results:

  • The ethnographic study provided insights into HCA workflows and team interactions.
  • An ICT tool suite was designed to address specific challenges faced by HCAs.
  • Simulations indicated potential positive impacts of the ICT solutions on HCA productivity and client care.

Conclusions:

  • Information and communication technology (ICT) offers a viable approach to enhance HCA efficiency and effectiveness.
  • The developed ICT tool suite has the potential to improve the home care system by supporting HCAs.
  • Technological integration is crucial for meeting the growing demand for home care services and improving client outcomes.