Use of Antivibration Technology to Reduce Demands for In-Home Nursing Care and Support in Rural Settings for Persons with Essential Tremors: A Qualitative Study

Fatemeh Mohammadnejad, Shannon Freeman (), Tammy Klassen-Ross, Dawn Hemingway and Davina Banner
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Fatemeh Mohammadnejad: School of Health Sciences, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9, Canada
Shannon Freeman: School of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9, Canada
Tammy Klassen-Ross: School of Health Sciences, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9, Canada
Dawn Hemingway: School of Social Work, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC V2N4Z9, Canada
Davina Banner: School of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9, Canada

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 6, 1-11

Abstract: Introduction: With the increased integration of technologies in the healthcare sector, it is important to understand the benefits emerging technologies may play to reduce demands on the health care system. The Steadiwear antivibration glove shows promise for enhancing the independence in functional abilities for persons with essential tremors and for alleviating the need for support from the health care system. The objective of this study was to examine Registered Nurses’ (RN) perceptions of the potential for the Steadiwear antivibration glove to reduce the need for in-person support from community healthcare workers. Methods: Eleven RNs, experienced in providing care in rural communities, participated in a semi-structured interview sharing their perspectives towards use of the Steadiwear antivibration glove in community practice settings. Thematic analysis guided by Braun and Clarke was undertaken. Results: Nurses described the value of this technology to reduce client needs for support for activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, feeding) and independent activities of daily living (e.g., banking, transportation). Conclusions: Enhanced access to this technology may reduce the need for nursing and personal care support from the health system. Therefore the Steadiwear antivibration glove also shows potential to delay and/or prevent the need for more intensive support and mitigate the need for transition to a long-term care facility.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; gerontechnology; aging; aging in place; interRAI; homecare; independent living (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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