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Perspectives of health and self‐care among older persons—To be implemented in an interactive information and communication technology‐platform
Author(s) -
Göransson Carina,
Wengström Yvonne,
Ziegert Kristina,
LangiusEklöf Ann,
Eriksson Irene,
Kihlgren Annica,
Blomberg Karin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1365-2702
pISSN - 0962-1067
DOI - 10.1111/jocn.13827
Subject(s) - health care , nursing , qualitative research , content analysis , relevance (law) , concordance , population ageing , psychology , gerontology , population , medicine , environmental health , sociology , political science , law , economics , economic growth , social science
Aim and objectives To acquire knowledge regarding the contents to be implemented in an interactive information and communication technology‐platform perceived to be relevant to health and self‐care among older persons based on the literature, healthcare professionals and the older persons themselves. Background The growing ageing population places demands on the healthcare system to promote healthy ageing and to strengthen the older person's self‐care ability. This requires innovative approaches to facilitate communication between the older person and healthcare professionals, and to increase the older person's participation in their care. An information and communication technology‐platform could be used for this purpose, but the content needs to be relevant to both the older persons and the healthcare professionals. Design Descriptive qualitative design. Methods This study was based on three samplings: a scoping review of the literature ( n = 20 articles), interviews with healthcare professionals ( n = 5) and a secondary analysis of interviews with older persons ( n = 8) and nursing assistants ( n = 7). The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results Four areas were identified to be of relevance to older persons’ perceived health: frame of mind, having relationships and social activities, physical ability and concerns, and maintaining self‐care. Self‐care was described in the literature and by the healthcare professionals more than by the older persons. Conclusions The results show a concordance in the data samplings that give a clear indication of the areas relevant to older persons’ health and self‐care that can be integrated in an interactive information and communication technology‐platform for use in regular daily care assessments. Descriptions of self‐care were limited indicating a possible gap in knowledge that requires further research. Relevance to clinical practice Areas relevant to older persons’ health and self‐care could be used for regular assessment to support and promote healthy ageing.