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Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data

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Development and validation of a remote home safety protocol.

Sergio Romero^1,2, Mi Jung Lee^1,2, Ivana Simic²

¹a VA Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (CINDRR) , Gainesville , FL , USA.

Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology

|March 23, 2017

Summary

A new remote protocol allows caregivers to video record home environments for safety evaluations, improving access to rehabilitation services for elderly individuals and promoting independent living.

Keywords:

Safety caregiver housing outcome and process assessment (health care)telemedicine

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Technology
Gerontology
Home Safety

Background:

Environmental assessments by healthcare professionals improve home safety and independent living.
Barriers such as travel time, cost, and professional availability limit access to these evaluations.
Remote technology offers a potential solution to increase accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a remote home safety protocol.
The protocol enables caregivers to video-record elderly individuals' homes for professional evaluation.

Main Methods:

Protocol development involved literature reviews and expert evaluations.
Cognitive interviews with six caregivers were used for validation.
The protocol was refined based on feedback regarding safety, clarity, readability, and usability.

Main Results:

A comprehensive protocol with step-by-step recording instructions was finalized.
Modifications improved the protocol's safety, clarity, readability, visual appeal, technical details, and overall usability.
The protocol guides caregivers in recording indoor and outdoor home areas.

Conclusions:

The validated remote protocol empowers caregivers to conduct home safety assessments.
This approach can enhance access to rehabilitation services, especially for remote clients.
It facilitates timely home evaluations, supports patient independence, and ensures safer living environments.