Introducing ehealth to nursing homes: Theoretical analysis of improving resident care

    Authors

    G. M. Breen;N. J. Zhang

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Med. Syst.

    Keywords

    care deficiencies; ehealth; integrated care; nursing homes; telemedicine; TELEMEDICINE; TECHNOLOGY; ACCEPTANCE; QUALITY; Health Care Sciences & Services; Medical Informatics

    Abstract

    The purpose of this analysis argues that the technology acceptance model and the theory of task technology fit offer justification for the introduction and integration of ehealth web sites (i.e., WebMd.com) into nursing home care facility operations in the United States and abroad. The driving force behind this study concerns the significant care deficiencies in nursing homes, and how ehealth can ameliorate these conditions. Ehealth has never been a focus of study in nursing homes. Examining logistics relating to nursing homes and their residents may reveal which nursing homes would benefit from integrating ehealth as a referential resource.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Medical Systems

    Volume

    32

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2008

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    187

    Last Page

    192

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000253896600012

    ISSN

    0148-5598

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