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- ItemAn assessment of the readiness of hospice organizations to accept technological innovation.(2004-05-28) Oliver, Debra R Parker; Demiris, GeorgeWe surveyed seven of the 62 certified hospice programmes in the state of Missouri The survey consisted of 19 questions that covered demographic information how employees received new information the current use of various forms of technology employees comfort with technology and their perceptions of the use of video phones A total of 124 surveys were returned Respondents were categorized within the following disciplines nurses 48 administrators and nurse supervisors 6 social workers 9 physicians 3 home health aids 18 chaplains 5 and other staff e g clerical and bereavement staff 12 Staff reported using several types of technological device at work but not a video phone or a Web camera There were significant differences between hospices in the degree of use of computers at work the number of devices used at work and the perceived benefits of video phone technology There were significant differences between disciplines in the degree of use of computers at work and at home the number of devices used at work and their comfort both with the use of new technology and with the idea of introducing new technology to patients and their families Because there were variations in the perceived usefulness of video phones for hospice care the introduction of such equipment would require substantial involvement of the users
- ItemHospice staff attitudes towards telehospice.(2004-10-29) Demiris, George; Oliver, Debra R Parker; Fleming, David A; Edison, KarenTelemedicine defined as the use of advanced telecommunication technologies to bridge geographic distance and improve delivery of care is perceived by many as a way to eliminate barriers to quality care at the end of life The use of telemedicine in hospice known as telehospice is a novel approach to such care and few pilot studies have investigated its feasibility The purpose of this study was to assess hospice providers perceptions of telehospice A focus group session was conducted with 10 staff members from five hospice agencies in Missouri Participants included administrators nurses and social workers Overall providers had a positive perception of telehospice and found that the use of videophone technology enhanced care by enabling providers patients and family members a means to communicate However they emphasized that it was an additional tool and not a substitute for actual visits Issues of privacy and usability were also raised