A pilot exploration of staff and service-user perceptions of a novel digital health technology (Virtual Engagement Rehabilitation Assistant) in complex inpatient rehabilitation.

Kathryn A Jarvis Julie Cook Ganesh BavikatteNicola BranscombeSteve DonovanJo HaworthCharlotte LawrenceChris Morland Rachel C Stockley

Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2024)

A blended approach is required to meet staff and service-user needs. The potential for VERA in a community setting was identified and requires further investigation. Learning from VERA will support development of other digital technologies and their implementation.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
primary care
long term care
social media
palliative care
public health
health information
quality improvement
randomized controlled trial
risk assessment
acute care
health promotion