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The promises and the reality of smart, digital telecare in England

Housing, care and support, 2021-10, Vol.24 (2), p.65-79

Emerald Publishing Limited ;Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 ;ISSN: 1460-8790 ;EISSN: 2042-8375 ;DOI: 10.1108/HCS-03-2021-0010

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  • Title:
    The promises and the reality of smart, digital telecare in England
  • Author: Stirling, Phoebe ; Burgess, Gemma
  • Subjects: Aging ; Cost control ; Discrepancies ; Efficiency ; Ethics ; Housing associations ; Interviews ; Local authorities ; Older people ; Sensors ; Technology ; Telecare
  • Is Part Of: Housing, care and support, 2021-10, Vol.24 (2), p.65-79
  • Description: Purpose This paper asks how the introduction of “smart” digital technologies might affect the goals that can be attributed to telecare for older people, by those coordinating its provision. Design/methodology/approach A total of 29 in-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted with local authorities, housing associations and other organisations coordinating smart telecare provision, as well as telecare manufacturers and suppliers. Interviews were analysed by using qualitative thematic analysis. Findings The analysis reveals discrepancies between the goals and outcomes of smart telecare provision, according to those coordinating service delivery. This study concludes that the goal for smart telecare to be preventative and cost-efficient may be complicated by various organisational and operational challenges associated with coordinating provision. Originality/value New, “smart” telecare technology for older people stands apart from earlier, user-activated or automatic devices. It may have distinct and under-researched organisational and ethical implications.
  • Publisher: Brighton: Emerald Publishing Limited
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1460-8790
    EISSN: 2042-8375
    DOI: 10.1108/HCS-03-2021-0010
  • Source: ProQuest Central
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