TABLE 2.
Interview questions.
| Questions | Prompts |
|---|---|
| Can you think of any concerns or benefits involving this type of technology (telepresence robots) in long-term care? | Do you have concerns around technological risks? |
| If you placed yourself in the position of a resident, would there be any concerns? How about a staff member? What would be the benefits to staff from using this technology? | |
| Imagine your family member is living in LTC. What would you think would be their experience? Why would you think this? | Would you have any concerns for your family member? |
| Would you support the use of this type of technology? Would your peers? | |
| What would you think would be the attitude or acceptance of the robot with older adults you know? | |
| Have you much experience teaching your grandparents or older adults on technology before COVID? How about during COVID? | |
| What are some circumstances and factors that may affect accessibility of use? | How would we determine the eligibility for access just when thinking that residents in long-term care have varying levels of physical and cognitive impairments? |
| Do you think older adults should be supported to use more technologies for social connection in LTC? | What are some ways that individuals can be supported? |