Article ; Online: Nursing home caregivers' acceptance of, and experiences with, a new digital intervention for oral healthcare: A qualitative feasibility study.
2023 Volume 41, Issue 1, Page(s) 68–82
Abstract: Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to qualitatively investigate nursing home caregivers' acceptance of, and experiences with, a new digital intervention for oral healthcare after a period of real-life testing in three nursing homes ... ...
| Abstract | Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to qualitatively investigate nursing home caregivers' acceptance of, and experiences with, a new digital intervention for oral healthcare after a period of real-life testing in three nursing homes located in Rogaland county, Norway. Background: Nursing home caregivers report numerous barriers when it comes to provision of adequate oral care for care-dependent older adults. Among the reported barriers are lack of knowledge and skills, care-resistant behaviours, lack of adequate routines and documentation systems for oral health, a high workload, and unclear responsibilities. To overcome these barriers, a digital tool named SmartJournal was developed to assist caregivers in preserving nursing home residents' oral health. Materials and methods: Semistructured interviews were performed with selected caregivers (n = 12) taking part in SmartJournal testing. A theory-driven thematic analysis based on technology acceptance model was conducted. Results: SmartJournal was generally described as a userfriendly and useful tool. The initial reaction of the participants was mixed; some were positive, some had concerns, but many seemed to have a neutral stance to the intervention. Both barriers and facilitating factors for SmartJournal usage were revealed. Interestingly, the usage gradually changed from norm-based to routine-based behaviour during the test period. Although the tool was well-accepted, as demonstrated with study participants' willingness to use it in the future, they had several suggestions for improvements to further adapt it to a nursing home setting. Conclusion: Results from the present study provide valuable information on questions about SmartJournal acceptance and intervention delivery, thereby preparing the ground for a larger scale evaluation study assessing measurable effects of SmartJournal usage in nursing homes. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Aged ; Caregivers ; Feasibility Studies ; Nursing Homes ; Delivery of Health Care ; Qualitative Research | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2023-06-09 | |||||
| Publishing country | England | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 604810-9 | |||||
| ISSN | 1741-2358 ; 0734-0664 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1741-2358 | |||||
| ISSN | 0734-0664 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1111/ger.12695 | |||||
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| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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