The Use Of Digital Technologies In Geriatric Care Settings: A systematic literature review of nurses perspectives

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ABSTRACT

Edith Karjalainen The use of digital technologies in geriatric care settings: A systematic literature review of the nurses perspectives September 2023

Diaconia University of Applied Sciences Degree Programme in Global Change and Community Development Master of Health Care

This thesis aims to identify and summarize nurses’ experiences and attitudes toward using digital technologies in geriatric care settings. The idea of the thesis centered around the rapidly increasing aging population, the increased use of digital technology in delivering care to the elderly, and the scarcity of nurses who can fulfill the demand while providing high-quality care.

The data was collected from three major electronic databases: PubMed, MED-LINE, and PsycINFO. The Mixed Method Appraisal Tool was used for quality assessment and grading of the chosen studies.

The data was analyzed with Erlingsson and Brysiewic's content analysis method. The major results can be summarized as nurses having both positive and negative experiences and attitudes concerning the use of digital technologies in geriatric care settings.

The conclusion is that for successful implementation of digital technology in geriatric care settings nurses need to be incorporated from the earliest stages of the technology development. Furthermore, before introducing new technology, appropriate education, digital training, and time for nurses to adapt to new digital technologies are crucial.

. Keywords: Nurses, Digital technology, Geriatric care