Abstract

A study investigating the implementation of a Smart Homes concept to support inpatients with mental illness living in transitional apartments in a hospital setting. This study will aim to demonstrate the uses of smart technology and how these can support successful community reintegration and improve self-reported health outcomes.

Author Details

Cheryl Forchuk, PhD, RN, Parkwood Institute Research, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada; Abraham Rudnick, PhD, MD, MPsych, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; Deborah Corring, PhD; Elisabeth Van Bussel, MD; Naghmeh Mokhber, MD; Sujata Ojha, MD; Jeffrey Reiss, MD -- Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Puneet Seth, MD, InputHealth, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Jodi Younger, MSc, MASc, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada; Deborrah Sherman, Ontario Peer Development Initiative, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sigma Membership

Iota Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Mental Health, Mobile Health, Smart Technology

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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A smart homes concept for transitional apartments

Melbourne, Australia

A study investigating the implementation of a Smart Homes concept to support inpatients with mental illness living in transitional apartments in a hospital setting. This study will aim to demonstrate the uses of smart technology and how these can support successful community reintegration and improve self-reported health outcomes.