Publications by authors named "Sven-Nelson Ruppert"

Introduction: The German health and care system is transforming due to advancing digitalization. New technological applications in nursing, such as social and assistance robotics, artificial intelligence and legal framework conditions are increasingly focused in numerous research projects. However, the approaches to digitalization in nursing are very different.

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Introduction: Trainees and teachers at nursing schools as well as nursing professionals are increasingly facing new challenges as a result of the digital transformation. Opportunities for the entire care system exist in the improvement of care quality and communication between those involved. However, this change also harbours risks, such as the use of immature digital applications in the care sector, data theft and industrial espionage.

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Background: The digitalization of care items, in this case the care bed, is a logical consequence of the general shortage of personnel and resources in professional care and an increase in the number of very old people in need of long-term care. Sensors integrated into the nursing bed, interfaces for data transmission and connection to a monitoring system are generated for moments of support and relief for professional nurses and to increase the nursing outcome. Accompanying nursing research examines the implementation of 97 digital care beds in a long-term care facility for old people.

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In view of the increasing duties of employees as caregivers for relatives, questions arise concerning the compatibility of work and caregiving in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises. The aim of this exploratory study was to give first insights into this issue whereby the related perceptions and needs of this group were investigated. The research included semi-structured interviews with company executives and two workshops with employees according to the photovoice method.

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