Use of the Swedish microcomputer alarm system in care for the elderly and disabled. Policy and practice

This study describes the operation of an in-home alarm system in seven Swedish municipalities. Statistics on the diffusion of this technology, its costs, and the characteristics of its use are reported. Alarms were triggered by 60% of the users. Mean annual costs per recipient varied from SEK 1,985...

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Published in:	International journal of technology assessment in health care Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 498
Main Authors:	Wallengren, B, Lindgren, B, Ranstam, J, Samuelsson, S M, Jendteg, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 1994
Subjects:	Aged Disabled Persons Humans Microcomputers - economics Safety Sweden Telephone - economics Sweden
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Summary:	This study describes the operation of an in-home alarm system in seven Swedish municipalities. Statistics on the diffusion of this technology, its costs, and the characteristics of its use are reported. Alarms were triggered by 60% of the users. Mean annual costs per recipient varied from SEK 1,985 to SEK 8,215, mainly reflecting different patterns of use.
ISSN:	0266-4623
DOI:	10.1017/S0266462300006711