Tak Sunghee H, Benefield Lazelle E, Mahoney Diane Feeney
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Nursing, 4301 West Markham, # 529, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Res Gerontol Nurs. 2010 Jan;3(1):61-72. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20091103-01. Epub 2010 Jan 27.
Severe staff shortages in long-term care (LTC) make it difficult to meet the demands of the growing aging population. Further, technology-savvy Baby Boomers are expected to reshape the current institutional environments toward gaining more freedom and control in their care and lives. Voices from business, academia, research, advocacy organizations, and government bodies suggest that innovative technological approaches are the linchpin that may prepare society to cope with these projected demands. In this article, we review the current state of aging-related technology, identify potential areas for efficacy testing on improving the quality of life of LTC residents in future research, and discuss barriers to implementation of LTC technology. Finally, we present a vision of future technology use that could transform current care practices.
长期护理(LTC)领域严重的人员短缺使得难以满足日益增长的老年人口的需求。此外,精通技术的婴儿潮一代预计将重塑当前的机构环境,以便在他们的护理和生活中获得更多自由和控制权。来自商业、学术界、研究机构、倡导组织和政府机构的声音表明,创新技术方法是使社会做好准备应对这些预计需求的关键。在本文中,我们回顾了与老龄化相关的技术现状,确定了未来研究中提高长期护理机构居民生活质量的有效性测试的潜在领域,并讨论了长期护理技术实施的障碍。最后,我们提出了一个未来技术应用的愿景,它可能会改变当前的护理实践。