Kevin R Clark, Tammy L Webster
COVID-19 Contingency Planning Among Radiologic Science Programs
Radiologic technology
older people particularly vulnerable social isolation loneliness lead illhealth mentally physically information communication technology ict supplement health social care improve health among vulnerable older adult population ict used specifically communication others associated reduced loneliness older populations research sparse implementation ict used specifically communication among older people social services performed recommended consider determinants implementation barriers facilitators implementation determinants related older people using ict tools reported several studies best knowledge studies investigating determinants related social services perspective lacking study aims explore determinants implementing fik room new codesigned researchbased ict tool social interaction among older people social services personnel perspective study used exploratory qualitative design ict tool called fik room tested intervention study conducted 2021 2 mediumsized municipalities sweden informants study municipal social services personnel experience implementing specific ict tool social services conducted participatory workshop consisting 2 parts 9 informants divided 2 groups analyzed data using qualitative content analysis inductive approach results included 7 categories determinants implementing ict tool able introduce ict tool appropriate manner concerns personnels options introducing supporting ict tool including competencies using digital equipment organizational structure concerns structure communication within organization leadership concerns engagement enthusiasm driving forces implementation digital maturity social services personnel concerns personnels skills attitudes toward using digital equipment resources concern time money support concerns accessibility legal liability concerns possibilities fulfill legal responsibilities results show implementation involves entire organization varying degrees regardless much level within organization comes direct contact ict tool levels need involved create necessary conditions successful implementation prerequisites implementation ict tool probably change depending digital maturity future generations study included 9 informants results handled care study performed covid19 pandemic probably affected results