Table 2 PERS Subscribers’ use of and satisfaction with device
Characteristic | Focus groups (n = 20) | Interviews (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
Average length of subscription (years) | m = 3.68 | m = 2.58 |
Who signed senior up for PERS | ||
I signed up | 45 % (n = 9) | 90 % (n = 9) |
Family member | 25 % (n = 5) | 10 % (n = 1) |
Friend or neighbour | 15 % (n = 3) | - |
Doctor/health professional | - | - |
Other | 10 % (n = 2) | - |
How often is device worn when home? | ||
Every day, all the time | 90 % (n = 18) | 80 % (n = 8) |
Every day, but just for a few hours | - | - |
A few hours every week | - | - |
Not at all | 10 % (n = 2) | 20 % (n = 2) |
How often is device kept within arms reach? | ||
Always | 75 % (n = 15) | 90 % (n = 9) |
Usually, but not always | 15 % (n = 3) | - |
Sometimes | 10 % (n = 1) | 10 % (n = 1) |
Almost never | - | - |
Never | - | - |
During day but not at night | - | - |
How many times have you pushed (in a non-test situation)? | 23 (n = 6) | 2 (n = 2) |
How many of those (total) instances resulted in trips to hospital? | 8 (n = 5) | 1 (n = 1) |
Has the PERS ever activated by accident? | ||
Yes | 25 % (n = 5) | 10 % (n = 1) |
No | 50 % (n = 10) | 90 % (n = 1) |
No response | 25 % (n = 5) | - |
Satisfaction with your PERSa | m = 5.26 SD ± 1.05 | m = 5.0 SD ± 1.00 |
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: “ConnectCare helps me maintain my independence”b | m = 1.15 SD ± 0.37 | m = 2.5 SD ± 0.97 |