Difference Between Assistive Technology In Health And Social Care
Task 1 Independent living is being able to live independently in the community with the same freedom of choices as other citizens without the dependency of someone or institution (Ratzka Adolf, 1992). This does not mean living by themselves but having the control of where they live.
Clients, patients and whoever uses the health and social care services are considered as users of service; however disabled people also have equal rights to benefit from these services from schools, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and workplace (Shaping our lives, 2003).
Assistive technology (AT), are technology devices that enable disabled and older individuals to perform any tasks that they will be unable to do and increases the safety in their daily duties …show more content…
Disabilities people such as deaf or blind or even individuals with speech difficulties may have difficulties getting the required care because they cannot make themselves understood or do not understand what is being said to them.
Lack of Internal Resources is another barrier, larger organizations may be having sufficient funding in place to structure their staff with dedicated IT skills managers to oversee the implementation of new technology; however, the availability of similar resources is beyond the capabilities of many small to medium organizations. Because of limited funds
Lack of knowledge regarding assistive technology by health care professionals, and other members working within health and social organisation remains an on-going issue. (Woodhem et al, 2012). Therefore lack of knowledge and skills for both service users and care providers could lead to poor quality of care; especially when not having adequate information about certain product could leads to problems in the organisation. Bad reputation, at the end could lead to lose of organisation. There has been an increase in resistance from staff towards change on technology this is because the social care sector has limited itself from advance technology …show more content…
Assistive technology (AT) can be any gadget such as developed to assist vulnerable people (older, disabled, etc.) to live safely and independently for longer in the communities, but are likely to face challenges such as budget constraint, skills deficits and knowledge when irritating to use these device which can be limited though training and support for staff, service users and their families not forgetting the continuous risk and need assessment. AT offers lots of benefits to individuals and institutes when used
Clients, patients and whoever uses the health and social care services are considered as users of service; however disabled people also have equal rights to benefit from these services from schools, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and workplace (Shaping our lives, 2003).
Assistive technology (AT), are technology devices that enable disabled and older individuals to perform any tasks that they will be unable to do and increases the safety in their daily duties …show more content…
Disabilities people such as deaf or blind or even individuals with speech difficulties may have difficulties getting the required care because they cannot make themselves understood or do not understand what is being said to them.
Lack of Internal Resources is another barrier, larger organizations may be having sufficient funding in place to structure their staff with dedicated IT skills managers to oversee the implementation of new technology; however, the availability of similar resources is beyond the capabilities of many small to medium organizations. Because of limited funds
Lack of knowledge regarding assistive technology by health care professionals, and other members working within health and social organisation remains an on-going issue. (Woodhem et al, 2012). Therefore lack of knowledge and skills for both service users and care providers could lead to poor quality of care; especially when not having adequate information about certain product could leads to problems in the organisation. Bad reputation, at the end could lead to lose of organisation. There has been an increase in resistance from staff towards change on technology this is because the social care sector has limited itself from advance technology …show more content…
Assistive technology (AT) can be any gadget such as developed to assist vulnerable people (older, disabled, etc.) to live safely and independently for longer in the communities, but are likely to face challenges such as budget constraint, skills deficits and knowledge when irritating to use these device which can be limited though training and support for staff, service users and their families not forgetting the continuous risk and need assessment. AT offers lots of benefits to individuals and institutes when used