Hensel Brian K, Parker-Oliver Debra, Demiris George
Health Management and Informatics, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2007 Feb;8(2):123-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2006.09.012. Epub 2006 Dec 14.
This case study examines the uses, perceived advantages and disadvantages, and expectations of videophone communication by a nursing home resident and a geographically distant family member.
Interviews were conducted with these participants, one in person and one by phone.
Themes identified suggest that, with the added visual component, there are additional uses and psychosocial benefits of videophone communication when compared to the telephone for both nursing home residents and family members.
The study suggests that the use of the technology is not only feasible in an institutional setting but also beneficial. Further research with larger groups is supported.
本案例研究探讨了一名养老院居民与一名居住在远方的家庭成员使用可视电话进行沟通的情况、感知到的优缺点以及期望。
对这些参与者进行了访谈,一次是面对面访谈,一次是电话访谈。
确定的主题表明,与电话相比,可视电话通信增加了视觉元素,对养老院居民和家庭成员而言都有更多的用途和心理社会效益。
该研究表明,这项技术的使用不仅在机构环境中可行,而且有益。支持对更大群体进行进一步研究。