Journal
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
Volume 4, Issue 3, Pages 224-228Publisher
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/cts.2020.36
Keywords
Home care workers; home healthcare delivery; heart failure; technology; qualitative
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- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation [76,487]
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Although highly involved in heart failure (HF) patients' care, home care workers (HCWs) lack HF training and are poorly integrated into the healthcare team. For its potential to address these challenges, we examined the role of technology among HCWs caring for HF patients. We conducted 38 interviews with key stakeholders. Overall, four themes emerged. Participants reported that technology is critical for HF care, but existing systems are outdated and ineffective. HCWs also have limited access to electronic resources. Technology, training, and principles of implementation science can be leveraged to improve HCWs' experience in caring for HF patients and home healthcare delivery.
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