...John Woolham; Paul Freddolino; Grant Gibson; Sarah Daniels Purpose This paper aims to report on a structured attempt to develop new directions for research into telecare. Current research evidence suggests that telecare in the UK is not optimally cost-effective and does not deliver better outcomes...

... generation” telecare. The “first generation” include personal alarms that enable a user to summon help by pulling a cord or pressing an alarm button; “second generation” devices include continuous environmental monitoring equipment with sensors that use algorithms to raise an alarm in an emergency...

... details were provided. Gillian Ward can be contacted at: gillian.ward@rcot.co.uk 05 01 2018 09 03 2018 09 03 2018 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Assistive technology Survey Telecare Assisted living...

...Kate Hamblin; Sue Yeandle; Gary Fry Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a research method which offers insights into the factors which affect the optimal use and implementation of telecare, or which may lead to its rejection by older people with support needs – factors pertinent...

... person-centred approach to satisfying the needs of vulnerable people. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Telecare Assessment Alarms Assisted living technologies mCare Personalized technology Dr Kevin Doughty can be contacted at: dr.k.doughty@btinternet.com...

... to these problems by offering a user-friendly way to check system behaviour, i.e. its past and future actions. Technology to support home care delivery has been identified as part of the solution. Telecare (also called assisted living) refers to remote support of social care at home. This includes monitoring...

.... Further funding may be needed to implement the introduction of new technology. Originality/value – This is the most up-to-date review of fire control measures employing assistive technology and telecare for domestic properties and will be of value to community health teams, adults care organisations...

...Kevin Doughty; Patrick Mulvihill Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the importance of digital healthcare through telecare and portable assistive devices in supporting the reengineering of healthcare to deal with the needs of an older and more vulnerable population wishing...

... presents the results of new empirical research arising from a quantitative and qualitative study of the workforce development implications of Assisted Living Technology in the English social care sector. Training Social care Telecare Assisted Living Technology Telehealth Workforce development...

...William H. Collinge Purpose The aim of this paper is to present a conceptual valuation framework to allow telecare service stakeholders to assess telecare devices in the home in terms of their social, psychological and practical effects. The framework enables telecare service operators to more...

...Jacqueline Damant; Martin Knapp; Sarah Watters; Paul Freddolino; Margaret Ellis; Derek King Purpose The aim of this paper is to report results of the impact of the information and communication technology (ICT) platform and telecare services developed by the MonAMI consortium on the quality...

... It was found that one of the most cost‐effective applications of technology is in the support of informal carers but the telecare equipment that they are offered may not be the most appropriate. Research limitations/implications The findings are limited by a lack of formal risk assessments that are person...

... and agreed with them at the time. If this applied, their interviews were omitted or stopped. Finally, three vignettes, using simple language, described scenarios involving “confused and muddled” people at home and in residential care, with exit sensors or remote surveillance. As the term telecare...

... these arguments. A set of guidelines emerging from the body of work is also presented. Home care Assistive technology Telehealth Telecare Multimodal interaction Notifications Reminders Social care It is well known in the Telehealth, Telecare and Assisted Living Technology (ALT) communities...

...Jon Perry; Steve Beyer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the views of people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) and people with dementia (PWD) on the ethical issues around assistive technology and telecare (AT&T). Design/methodology/approach Two focus groups were...

...Dave Miles; Kevin Doughty Purpose This paper aims to demonstrate the need for telecare service providers to broaden their horizons in order to offer an extended range of service options when considering the holistic needs of vulnerable people who wish to remain independent in the community...

...Gareth Williams; Peter King; Kevin Doughty Purpose This paper is aimed at telecare service providers and individuals who are aiming to manage the risks to a vulnerable person, who may be prone to becoming lost away from their own home. It aims to help them identify the issues that may be relevant...

...Julia Clark; Marilyn McGee‐Lennon An increase in the ageing UK population is leading to new ways of looking at how we deliver health and social care services in the UK. The use of assisted living technology (ALT) and telecare is already playing a part in these new models of care. Yet despite...

... This article explores the origins, aims and ongoing development of the self-assessment tool under development at www.atdementia.org.uk. Key words Telecare; information; available technology; dementia; self-assessment. The importance of good quality information about assistive technology and telecare (hereafter...

...Martin Jones; Chris Rowbottom It is generally accepted that assistive technologies such as telecare will play an increasingly important role in managing the problems of supporting older people's independence. Some feel that this could increase social exclusion, resulting in many more people...