Table 2. Models for binary logistic regression exploring associations between welfare technologies, training, and potential outcomes for frontline care workers and care recipients.
| Variables | Continuity of care | Participation | Reduce loneliness | Upskilling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covariates, ORa (95% CI) | ||||
| Age (years) | 1.02 (1.00‐1.03)b | 1.00 (0.99‐1.02) | 0.99 (0.98‐1.02) | 1.03 (1.01‐1.05)b |
| Female | 0.58 (0.32‐1.02) | 1.17 (0.68‐2.02) | 0.98 (0.57‐1.69) | 0.48 (0.23‐0.99)b |
| Workplace care home | 1.07 (0.79‐1.43) | 1.03 (0.77‐1.38) | 1.31 (0.97‐1.76) | 0.97 (0.67‐1.39) |
| Work experience (years), OR (95% CI) | ||||
| ≥15 | Ref.c | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. |
| 10‐14 | 1.86 (1.18‐2.91)b | 1.63 (1.06‐2.49)b | 1.61 (1.06‐2.46)b | 1.46 (0.85‐2.50) |
| <10 | 2.25 (1.28‐3.96)b | 1.39 (0.82‐2.38) | 1.96 (1.16‐3.31)b | 1.75 (0.89‐3.44) |
| Education, OR (95% CI) | ||||
| Upper secondary <2 years | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. |
| Upper secondary 3 years | 0.94 (0.69‐1.28) | 0.88 (0.66‐1.20) | 0.96 (0.71‐1.31) | 1.32 (0.91‐1.91) |
| Postsecondary | 0.98 (0.66‐1.48) | 0.90 (0.61‐1.33) | 0.93 (0.62‐1.38) | 1.24 (0.75‐2.05) |
| Types of technologies, OR (95% CI) | ||||
| Digital locks and cameras or sensors | 0.79 (0.58‐1.08) | 0.62 (0.46‐0.84)b | 0.77 (0.57‐1.05) | 1.05 (0.73‐1.49) |
| Digital support in medicine | 1.29 (0.96‐1.75) | 1.17 (0.87‐1.56) | 1.13 (0.83‐1.51) | 1.59 (1.08‐2.35)b |
| Interactive technologies | 1.58 (1.15‐2.18)b | 2.01 (1.48‐2.74)b | 1.92 (1.41‐2.62)b | 2.44 (1.58‐3.79)b |
| Digital documentation | 1.33 (0.95‐1.85) | 0.69 (0.49‐0.96)b | 0.73 (0.52‐1.02) | 2.08 (1.45‐2.99)b |
| Digital communication with colleagues | 0.99 (0.72‐1.38) | 1.01 (0.73‐1.38) | 0.82 (0.59‐1.14) | 1.28 (0.83‐1.97) |
| Training, OR (95% CI) | ||||
| Training in the use of welfare technologies | 2.02 (1.53‐2.66)b | 1.91 (1.45‐2.51)b | 1.74 (1.31‐2.30)b | 4.59 (3.28‐6.42)b |
| −2LLd | 1260.596 | 1297.035 | 1267.204 | 938.650 |
| R 2 CS e | 0.075 | 0.069 | 0.058 | 0.175 |
| Nagelkerke R2Nf | 0.100 | 0.092 | 0.079 | 0.260 |
OR: odds ratio.
Statistical significance at the P<.05 level.
Ref.: reference.
−2LL: deviance.
R2CS: Cox and Snell R2.
R2N: Nagelkerke R2.