Older People's Attitudes And Perspectives Of Welfare Technology In Norway.
Veralia Gabriela SánchezCamilla Anker-HansenIngrid TaylorGrethe EilertsenPublished in: Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare (2019)
Participants trusted the Norwegian healthcare system and did not rely on their families for care. Independence, autonomy, and feeling safe were essential for all participants, and most participants regarded welfare technology as empowering them to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Participants already confidently used various technologies in their daily lives. Surprisingly, they expressed no concerns about privacy, but some mention concerns about loss of autonomy and dignity. We conclude that a person-centred approach to integrating new WT is necessary.