Nursing Homes and E-health-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Nursing Homes and E-health

Published:2009-10 Issue:4 Volume:1 Page:48-67
ISSN:1938-0216
Container-title:International Journal of Healthcare Delivery Reform Initiatives
language:en
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Author:

Xie Shuyan¹,Xiao Yang¹,Chen Hsiao-Hwa²

Affiliation:

1. University of Alabama, USA

2. National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Abstract

A nursing home provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services to people with illnesses, injuries or functional disabilities, but most facilities serve the elderly. Nursing homes provide various services for different residents’ needs, including daily care, assistance for the mentally disabled, and drug rehabilitation. The levels of care and quality of care provided by nursing homes have increased significantly over the past decade. The trend is toward continuous quality development and resident satisfaction; therefore, healthcare technology plays a significant role in nursing home operations. This article discusses general information about current nursing home conditions and systems in the United States and explores how technology and e-health help improve the nursing home development based on the present needs and trends. The authors also report on Thomasville Nursing Home, discussing current trends in nursing home technologies.

Publisher

IGI Global

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