决策者对瑞典市政老年护理中实施福利技术的看法：一项定性研究。
Decision makers' perceptions on implementing welfare technology in Swedish municipal elder care: a qualitative study.
作者信息
Österholm Johannes, Baric Vedrana, Hellström Ingrid, Baudin Katarina, Larsson Ranada Åsa
机构信息
Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine (PRNV), Unit of occupational therapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Department of Health Care Sciences, Marie Cederschiöld University, Stockholm, Sweden.
出版信息
BMC Geriatr. 2025 Jun 9;25(1):423. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-06102-5.
BACKGROUND
Welfare technology is often depicted as a potential solution for managing the increasing challenges on elder care services, which is expected to rise due to demographic changes. In this study, we explore local decision-makers' perceptions on implementing welfare technologies in Swedish municipal elder care.
METHODS
Four politicians and twelve local government officials were interviewed, and reflexive thematic analysis was utilized.
RESULTS
Our findings suggest that welfare technology is portrayed as a sustainable long-term solution, governed by bureaucratic structures. Successful implementation requires shared responsibility among various stakeholders but also moving in-between resistance and acceptance among staff and older people. Furthermore, welfare technology was viewed to reduce staff burdens and increase independence and participation for older people.
CONCLUSIONS
Welfare technology is viewed positively by local decision-makers as a long-term solution to challenges associated with funding and staff shortages in elder care. It is expected to reduce the burden on staff and increase independence and participation for older people. However, bureaucratic challenges must be addressed to enhance the quality of elder care.
背景
福利技术常被视为应对老年护理服务日益增加挑战的潜在解决方案，由于人口结构变化，这些挑战预计会加剧。在本研究中，我们探讨了瑞典市政老年护理中地方决策者对实施福利技术的看法。
方法
采访了四位政治家和十二位地方政府官员，并采用了反思性主题分析。
结果
我们的研究结果表明，福利技术被描绘为一种由官僚结构管理的可持续长期解决方案。成功实施需要各利益相关者共同承担责任，但也需要在工作人员和老年人的抵制与接受之间找到平衡。此外，福利技术被认为可以减轻工作人员负担，提高老年人的独立性和参与度。
结论
地方决策者对福利技术持积极看法，认为它是应对老年护理资金和人员短缺相关挑战的长期解决方案。预计它将减轻工作人员负担，提高老年人的独立性和参与度。然而，必须应对官僚主义挑战，以提高老年护理质量。
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