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Table 1 Characteristics of the older adults and satisfaction with telesurveillance

From: Public telesurveillance service for frail elderly living at home, outcomes and cost evolution: a quasi experimental design with two follow-ups

Measures n = 38

0–3 months before TU1

0–3 months after TU

4–6 months after TU

Age (years)

81.4 (70 to 93)

  

Females (%)

92.1

  

Diagnoses (%)

   

   - musculoskeletal

52.6

  

   - neurological

36.8

  

   - cardiovascular

84.2

  

   - metabolic

60.5

  

Reasons for telesurveillance registration (%)

   

   - risks of falls

71.1

  

   - medication + therapeutic instructions

13.2

  

   - personal + family responsibilities

7.9

  

   - anxiety

7.9

  

Cohabitation (%)

   

   - alone

65.8

  

   - with family member

21.1

  

   - with spouse

13.2

  

Type of dwelling (%)

   

   - apartment

42.1

  

   - house

36.8

  

   - apartment with services

10.5

  

   - du/tri/quadri/plex

5.3

  

   - public housing project

5.3

  

Cognitive impairments (MMMS) 2

81.68 ± 12.00

80.89 ± 13.80

82.16 ± 12.61

Functional autonomy (FAMS) 3

-3.04 ± 2.80

-3.01 ± 2.43

-3.73 ± 2.99

Life Events Checklist 4

32.74 ± 0.82

37.45 ± 51.37

34.39 ± 45.53

TU satisfaction

   

   - Technical (QUEST)5,6

n.a.

4.59 ± 0.43

4.61 ± 0.39

   - Service (QUEST)5,7

n.a.

4.75 ± 0.45

4.70 ± 0.42

   - Total (QUEST)5,6,7

n.a.

4.64 ± 0.39

4.63 ± 0.36

   - Telesurveillance satisfaction (added section)8

n.a.

4.43 ± 0.58

4.37 ± 0.52

  1. 1TU = Telesurveillance use.
  2. 2Norm: 85% for 80–84 year-olds with 5 to 8 years of schooling. See ref [20]. No significant difference, p = 0.613.
  3. 3Worst score: -87 (very dependent). See ref [22]. No significant difference, p = 0.141.
  4. 4Norm: Between 0–149 points per year. See ref [19]. No significant difference, p = 0.808.
  5. 5Scoring: 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). See ref [26].
  6. 6Including: Size, weight, easy to set, safety, solidity, easy to use, comfort, efficiency. See ref [26].
  7. 7Including: Procedure to get TU, maintenance & repairs, professional and follow-up services. See ref [26].
  8. 8Including: Medallion, bracelet, emergency button, absent/present function, time to adapt to TU.