Characteristics of the relationship that develops from nurse-caregiver communication during telecare.
What does this paper contribute
to the wider global clinical
community?
• With the use of flexible technology,
such as a web camera or
web forum, nurses can use the
system dynamically to support
individual caregivers and to
strengthen the interpersonal relationship
among caregivers.
• The study findings highlight the
sense of closeness and distance in
the nurse-caregiver relationship,
of which nurses must be aware
when telecare is used.
• Findings provide information to
bridge the gap between the perceptions
of technology and nursing
care as conflicting interests.