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Getting the best of assisted living technologies: utilising an evidence-based, iterative approach to support social care workers in practice

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: As the Sector Skills Council for the adult social care workforce in England, Skills for Care recognises the increasingly important role of assisted living technologies (ALT) in social care.This paper draws on evidence from a project designed to explore the status of workforce development in social care, and develop resources to support the learning and development of staff. Aims and objectives:1. To scope the current landscape of ALT in England, thereby better understanding current policy, delivery and workforce development models.Conclusions: Some areas of the social care workforce are inadequately prepared to work with ALT.This paper demonstrates how an evidence-based, iterative and inclusive process has led to the development of practical resources to support the learning and development of social care workers.

Source: International Journal of Integrated Care

DOI: 10.5334/ijic.1395

Authors: Benjamin Mark Gretton, Diane Buddery, Andrea Wigfield

Institutions: University of Hull, University of Leeds

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,839