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The role that information technology (IT) has in assisting older people to maintain independence in their homes is increasing in many European countries (European Commission, 2010a). Advocates argue that it permits a more person-centred approach, assists carers in helping to reduce the burden, and can support older people with a wide variety of long-term conditions, not only in coping with physical conditions such as diabetes, but also conditions such as dementia. Evidence is accumulating about the value of technologies such as telecare, telemedicine and telehealth and how their use is becoming more widespread (European Commission, 2010b). However, IT solutions do not come without considerations in their application and effectiveness.
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© 2013 Jenny Billings, Stephanie Carretero, Georgios Kagialaris, Tasos Mastroyiannakis and Satu Meriläinen-Porras
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Billings, J., Carretero, S., Kagialaris, G., Mastroyiannakis, T., Meriläinen-Porras, S. (2013). The Role of Information Technology in Long-Term Care for Older People. In: Leichsenring, K., Billings, J., Nies, H. (eds) Long-Term Care in Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137032348_12
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