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Telehomecare in The Netherlands: Barriers to Implementation

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  • H.S.M. Kort

    (HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands)

  • J. van Hoof

    (HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and ISSO, The Netherlands)

Abstract

Telehomecare is one of the technological solutions used by older persons to remain living at home in their own community. A selection of 85 Dutch telehomecare projects was examined in terms of the barriers to their implementation. Three categories of telehomecare technologies were distinguished: (i) remote telecare, (ii) activity monitoring, and (iii) a category comprising telemedicine and e-health solutions and services. There are numerous barriers to the implementation of telehomecare technologies. In the majority of the Dutch telehomecare projects, the needs of both care recipients and family carers are addressed. The integration of needs derived from one’s health condition and the requirements set to technology are not always a match. Some projects give consideration to how to get commitment of the care professionals and their managers. Only a few projects consider economic aspects, for instance by the development of a social business case. To lift the barriers to the implementation of telehomecare, a better exchange of knowledge and experiences related to functionalities and user needs, the use of home modifications and assistive technologies, as well as the available care support should be considered.

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  • H.S.M. Kort & J. van Hoof, 2012. "Telehomecare in The Netherlands: Barriers to Implementation," International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence (IJACI), IGI Global, vol. 4(2), pages 64-73, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jaci00:v:4:y:2012:i:2:p:64-73
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