title: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' USER EXPERIENCE OF THE INTELLIGENT BED IN PATIENTS' HOMES.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The intelligent bed is a medical bed with several home healthcare functions. It includes, among others, an "out of bed" detector, a moisture detector, and a catheter bag detector. The design purpose of the intelligent bed is to assist patients in their daily living, facilitate the work of clinical staff, and improves the quality of care. The aim of this sub-study of the iCare project was to explore how health professionals (HPs) experience and use the intelligent bed in patients' homes.
  
  
  METHODS
  The overall research design is inspired by case study methodology. A triangulation of data collection techniques has been used: log book, documentation study, participant observations (n = 45 hr), and qualitative interviews (n = 23). The data have been analyzed by means of Nvivo 9.0.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We identified several themes: HP transformation from passive technology recipient to innovator; individualized care; work flow redesign; and sensor technology intruding on patient privacy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is suggested that functions of the intelligent bed can result in more individualized care, workflow redesign, and time savings for the health professionals in caring for elderly patients. However, the technology intruded on patients' privacy.
authors: Telehealth & Telerehabilitation Laboratory,SMI,MI,Department of Health Science and Technology,Aalborg Universityhowardbrutii@foxmail.com.
authors: Hao
authors: H
authors: Cai
authors: College of Medicine,Qatar University.
authors: Egon
authors: E
authors: Toft
authors: MI,Department of Health Science and Technology,Aalborg University.
authors: Ole
authors: O
authors: Hejlesen
authors: MI,Department of Health Science and Technology,Aalborg University.
authors: John
authors: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4989-8117
authors: J
authors: Hansen
authors: Municipality of Esbjerg.
authors: Claus
authors: C
authors: Oestergaard
authors: Telehealth & Telerehabilitation Laboratory,SMI,Department of Health Science and Technology,Aalborg University.
authors: Birthe
authors: B
authors: Dinesen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001513:Beds; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D036301:Qualitative Research; D017216:Telemedicine
keywords: Health professionals; Health technology assessment; Home telehealth; Intelligent bed; Telemedicine