Abstract
eHealth will increasingly play a supporting role in long-term care and can contribute to a world in which people can live more comfortable, independent and self-reliant at home. Yet, we too often see that implementations are difficult or even fail, because eHealth systems do not communicate well with each other or are simply too complex to use. It is therefore essential to gather an in-depth insight on how the technology or service is best suited to the daily life of the client and carer.
To keep long-term care accessible and affordable, we should continuously innovate in eHealth. In the upcoming years we will see a boost in eHealth (mobile) apps, meaningful games and robotics that are all interconnected with a strong focus on privacy and personal ownership of data. eHealth should be proven technology, validated in evaluation- and impact studies. creation and end-user acceptance.
Within the (e)Health domain it will become increasingly important to support self-management. Since people differ, it is necessary to enhance our understanding of behaviour and to personalize eHealth technologies and services as such that they can provide feedback and interventions that are compatible with people's abilities and preferences. Overall, social and motivational aspects play an important role in the uptake and success of eHealth. eHealth is a co-design process and should mediate a valuable
dialogue between the client and carer to eventually maintain continuity and quality in long-term care.
To keep long-term care accessible and affordable, we should continuously innovate in eHealth. In the upcoming years we will see a boost in eHealth (mobile) apps, meaningful games and robotics that are all interconnected with a strong focus on privacy and personal ownership of data. eHealth should be proven technology, validated in evaluation- and impact studies. creation and end-user acceptance.
Within the (e)Health domain it will become increasingly important to support self-management. Since people differ, it is necessary to enhance our understanding of behaviour and to personalize eHealth technologies and services as such that they can provide feedback and interventions that are compatible with people's abilities and preferences. Overall, social and motivational aspects play an important role in the uptake and success of eHealth. eHealth is a co-design process and should mediate a valuable
dialogue between the client and carer to eventually maintain continuity and quality in long-term care.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 3rd International Symposium: Health for all?! Evidence-based healthy ageing in Europe! |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 3rd International Symposium Health for all?! Evidence-based healthy ageing in Europe - Rijeka, Croatia Duration: 27 May 2015 → 29 May 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd International Symposium Health for all?! Evidence-based healthy ageing in Europe |
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| Country/Territory | Croatia |
| City | Rijeka |
| Period | 27/05/15 → 29/05/15 |