Feasibility of an electronic participant information system for adult day services: A qualitative study of staff perspectives.
Adult day services (ADS) professionals have begun to explore assessment systems focused on participants. Barriers include inadequate technology, software costs, and personnel requirements. We present data from staff interviews at an ADS with an electronic participant information system. Contrary to reports about difficulties learning to use electronic systems, staff found the system manageable and data meaningful. We identify ways that community-based centers can build partnerships and utilize software to integrate assessment and electronic records to improve center performance and participant outcomes. ADS programs should explore how outcome data systems can be used to improve care, promote family caregiver engagement, optimize staff workload, and promote fiscal stability.
a Department of Human Development , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , Blacksburg , Virginia , USA.
Yujun
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Liu
a Department of Human Development , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , Blacksburg , Virginia , USA.
Christina
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Voskanova Tyhurst
b College of Social Work , The Ohio State University , Columbus , Ohio , USA.
Shannon E
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Jarrott
D000328:Adult; D000069537:Adult Day Care Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010361:Patients / Q000145:classification*; D010465:Perception; D036301:Qualitative Research
Adult day services; community-based service; data management system; dementia