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ArticleBMC geriatrics2024

Experiences with home monitoring technology in older adults with traumatic brain injury: a qualitative study.

Megan E Parkinson, Rebecca M Smith, Karen Tanious, Francesca Curtis, Rebecca Doherty, Lorena Colon, Lucero Chena, Sophie C Horrocks, Matthew Harrison, Michael B Fertleman and 5 more

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors.

Megan E ParkinsonDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Rebecca M SmithDepartment of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Karen TaniousDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Francesca CurtisDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Rebecca DohertyDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Lorena ColonDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Lucero ChenaDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Sophie C HorrocksDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Matthew HarrisonDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Michael B FertlemanDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Melanie DaniDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
Payam BarnaghiDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
David J SharpDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK.
UK Dementia Research Institute Care Research & Technology Research Group
Lucia M LiDementia Research Institute Care Research and Technology Centre, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey, London, UK. lucia.li@imperial.ac.uk.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHome monitoring systems utilising artificial intelligence hold promise for digitally enhanced healthcare in older adults. Their real-world use will depend on acceptability to the end user i.e. older adults and caregivers. We explored the experiences of adults over the age of 60 and their social and care networks with a home monitoring system installed on hospital discharge after sustaining a moderate/severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a growing public health concern.

methodsA qualitative descriptive approach was taken to explore experiential data from older adults and their caregivers as part of a feasibility study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 patients and 6 caregivers (N = 12) at 6-month study exit. Data were analysed using Framework analysis. Potential factors affecting acceptability and barriers and facilitators to the use of home monitoring in clinical care and research were examined.

resultsHome monitoring was acceptable to older adults with TBI and their caregivers. Facilitators to the use of home monitoring were perceived need for greater support after hospital discharge, the absence of sound and video recording, and the peace of mind provided to care providers. Potential barriers to adoption were reliability, lack of confidence in technology and uncertainty at how data would be acted upon to improve safety at home.

conclusionsRemote monitoring approaches are likely to be acceptable, especially if patients and caregivers see direct benefit to their care. We identified key barriers and facilitators to the use of home monitoring in older adults who had sustained TBI, which can inform the development of home monitoring for research and clinical use. For sustained use in this demographic the technology should be developed in conjunction with older adults and their social and care networks.

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Brain Injuries, TraumaticQualitative ResearchAgedAged, 80 and overCaregiversFeasibility StudiesFemaleHome Care ServicesHumansMaleMiddle AgedAcceptabilityRemote monitoringTechnologyTraumatic brain injury

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PMID39350122
PMCPMC11440809

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