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Increasing device accessibility for different user abilities<\/h2>\n

Digital systems revolutionised the care industry. Integrating mobile devices came later; further elevating care services for both the workforce and the clientele. Accessing your care management system through smartphones and tablets has made it possible to provide a comfortable and accurate point of care recording<\/a> experience. With a portable system at your fingertips, it\u2019s now easy to record care and view information from any location with an internet connection.<\/p>\n

The care sector is made up of people from a wide range of ages, from various backgrounds and with different abilities. This means not everybody will quickly adapt to a digital system or can comfortably use electronics, and many people will be too embarrassed to make you aware if they experience some kind of trouble. Checking in with your workers individually and asking how they are getting on is the best way to approach this.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve listed several tips below to potentially support any staff who might be having difficulty. Whether it\u2019s through screen interaction, vision problems or gripping \u2013 it\u2019s important to equip your team with the right tools for the job to set them up for success.<\/p>\n

\"Speech<\/p>\n

Typing trouble<\/h2>\n
Speech-to-text<\/strong><\/h5>\n

If you have trouble typing on a keyboard or touchscreen, then alternatively you can talk into a device and it will transcribe your spoken words into text. With your instruction, most modern devices will input basic punctuation like commas and full stops and can even delete words. As an example, this entire paragraph was actually written automatically using this feature!<\/p>\n

Using the speech-to-text<\/a> option to dictate daily care notes is also a simple way to increase transparency and include your residents more in the process. They can hear exactly what you\u2019re saying about them, which might prompt them to add more details or offer suggestions. Just remember that privacy is important, so you should head to a quiet room if you\u2019re planning to discuss sensitive information out loud.<\/p>\n

Speech-to-text tips:<\/p>\n