Development of a web-based care networking system to support visiting healthcare professionals in the community.

Journal: BMC health services research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The role of visiting health services has been proven to be effective in promoting the health of older populations. Hence, developing a web system for nurses may help improve the quality of visiting health services for community-dwelling frail older adults. This study was conducted to develop a web application that reflects the needs of visiting nurses.

Authors

  • Jakyung Lee
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Susan Park
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Mi-Hee Cho
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Ji-Won Kang
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Minkyoung Kim
    Department of Medical Science, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Olympicro 43gil, 05505, Seoul, Songpagu, Korea.
  • Suhyeon Choi
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Seok-Gyu Kim
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Ji-Hee Choi
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Keumhee Han
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Chang-O Kim
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Il-Chul Moon
    Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
  • Moon Choi
    Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
  • Soong-Nang Jang
    Institute for Community Care and Health Equity, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. sjang@cau.ac.kr.