Objective ACTION aims to help family carers maintain the autonomy, independence and quality of life for frail elderly and disabled people by the application of telematics technology. Through a combination of familiar technologies (eg the carers' own TV and remote control units,) and additional technologies, (eg video reception/transmission, fast computer processors and access to interactive communication), on-line effective care information communication can become a reality for formal and informal carers. One work package will identify user needs and the other will set standards of operation, protocols and telematics presence. Four main areas are covered: direct practical assistance to develop skills; respite care choice/eliciting support/longterm planning; improving coping skills; and availability of financial resources. After testing, results will be sent to European voluntary and healthcare organisations, user groups, professional and academic staff, and to the healthcare industries. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarecomputer processors Programme(s) FP4-TELEMATICS 2C - Specific programme of research and technological development and demonstration in the area of telematic applications of common interest, 1994-1998 Topic(s) C.8 - Telematics Applications for Disabled and Elderly People Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator Borås University College of Health Sciences EU contribution No data Address Trandares Kommundel 502 49 Boras Sweden See on map Total cost No data Participants (10) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Centro de Saúde de Cantanhede Portugal EU contribution No data Address Cantanhede See on map Total cost No data Centro de Saúde de Celas Portugal EU contribution No data Address Coimbra See on map Total cost No data Eastern Health Board Ireland EU contribution No data Address Dublin See on map Total cost No data Fundacao Ferreira Freire Portugal EU contribution No data Address Portunhos Cantanhede See on map Total cost No data Hospital Arcebispo Joao Crisóstomo Portugal EU contribution No data Address Portunhos Cantanhede See on map Total cost No data Lar Franciscano da Divina Providencia Portugal EU contribution No data Address Coimbra See on map Total cost No data NHS(E) United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address S Sheffield See on map Total cost No data Rehabiliteringskliniken Bollebygds Kommun Sweden EU contribution No data Address Bollebygd See on map Total cost No data Trandareds Kommundel Lasarettet I. Borås Sweden EU contribution No data Address Borås See on map Total cost No data United Hospitals Group United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address BT41 Antrim See on map Total cost No data
