A report that discusses the history of telehealth, national policy changes during the COVID pandemic, telehealth logistics, limitations, and future implications.
Utilization Barriers and Medical Outcomes Commensurate With the Use of Telehealth Among Older Adults: Systematic Review
Systematic review identifying the effect of telehealth on health outcomes for older adults and barriers to utilization.
The Keys to Effective Telemedicine for Older Adults
Commentary from Veteran’s Affairs geriatrician with tips on using telemedicine to improve care in the primary care setting for older adults.
Telehealth Provider tool: How to talk on the phone to a caller who is Hard of Hearing
Fact sheet listing how to talk directly on the phone with someone who is Hard of Hearing
Effects of Integrated Telehealth-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Insomnia in Rural Older Adults
Study observing the effect of integrated CBT videoconferencing in rural older adults to increase access to mental health care.
Designing Telemedicine Systems for Geriatric Patients: A Review of the Usability Studies
Systematic review of literature from 2000-2016 on telemedicine usability for older adults.
An article that addresses the impediments to implementing telemedicine programs into healthcare and offers advice on how to do so.