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Telehomecare as a Catalyst for a Multifaceted Transformation Towards Sustainable Practices: A Qualitative Study From
Rydgren Melanie1, Andtfolk Malin1, Anåker Anna2
1Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Finland.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 24, 2025
Summary
Practical nurses view telehomecare as a catalyst for sustainable healthcare, reshaping care delivery and resource allocation. However, realizing its full potential for sustainability requires significant changes and education in digital work practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Sustainability
- Digital Health
Background:
- Telehomecare is increasingly adopted in nursing.
- Understanding its impact on sustainability is crucial for healthcare transformation.
- Practical nurses' perspectives are vital for evaluating telehomecare's role in sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore practical nurses' perceptions of telehomecare concerning sustainability.
- To identify how telehomecare influences sustainable practices in homecare nursing.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory study design.
- Semi-structured interviews with ten practical nurses working in telehomecare.
- Reflexive thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Telehomecare acts as a catalyst for multifaceted transformation towards sustainable practices.
- Key themes include reshaped care delivery, reformed work environments, and reallocated resources.
- Nurses perceive both positive and negative impacts of telehomecare on sustainability.
Conclusions:
- Telehomecare significantly impacts healthcare sustainability, with both benefits and drawbacks.
- Comprehensive education in sustainable digital work practices is essential.
- Transformative leadership and clear policies are needed to drive sustainable healthcare practices.
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