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This study examined the use of ICT in caregiving as assessed by family caregivers of disabled or elderly subjects (N = 53). The results showed limited current use of ICT-based technologies either for on-site or remote assistance. However, perceived usefulness was evaluated as high when these technologies were used. The factors for the use of ICT were different for on-site assistance or remote assistance. The data obtained can be used in the development of future ICT and IoT –based assistive technologies.
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The authors acknowledge the persons participating in the survey, and the Finnish Society for Caregivers (Omaishoitajat ry) for their help. Dr. Jorma Riihijärvi is acknowledged for statistical analyses. The study was supported by the ASTS (Assistive Technologies for Seniors, Teleassistance for seniors with Dementia – A Novel Concept for Safety) joint project by Academy of Finland (grant nr 270816) and Japan Science and Technology Agency; the iKaaS joint project by the European Union (grant nr 643262) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication, Japan; Infotech Oulu; and the Finnish Cultural Foundation.
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Hautala, M., Keränen, N.S., Leinonen, E., Kangas, M., Jämsä, T. (2017). ICT Use in Family Caregiving of Elderly and Disabled Subjects. In: Giokas, K., Bokor, L., Hopfgartner, F. (eds) eHealth 360°. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 181. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49655-9_7
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