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An evaluation of Lincolnshire's telecare service
Author(s)	Alex Newton, Deborah Shepherd, Eloise Thompson
Journal title	Journal of Assistive Technologies, vol 2, no 2, June 2008
Pages	pp 48-51
Source	http://www.pavpub.com
Keywords	Assistive technology ; Services ; Social Services Departments ; National Health Service ; Evaluation ; Lincolnshire.
Annotation	The main aim of the evaluation was to identify strengths and weaknesses of the service in order to contribute to its further development and sustainability. The study was carried out in partnership between Lincolnshire Adult Social Care and Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust. The secondary aim was to determine the impact of the service on quality of life and service users' independence, using appropriate scales. These measurements were performed in parallel with an audit of the performance and cost effectiveness of the service. Service users, carers and staff all contributed to the evaluation. Initial results have indicated a positive response to the equipment, with a reduction in anxiety and increased independence for both the service user and carer. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-080721210 A
Classmark	M: I: PF: L4: 4C: 8LI
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