A paper discussing the findings from the CCARRE program whose aim is to provide care for older adults with cognitive impairment in New York City.
Early patient-centered outcomes research experience with the use of telehealth to address disparities: Scoping review
A paper discussing the preliminary lessons learned from research funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. The research focused on populations at risk for health disparities, including low-income, minority, and rural communities.
Telehealth: Opportunities in geriatric patient care during COVID-19
A report that discusses the history of telehealth, national policy changes during the COVID pandemic, telehealth logistics, limitations, and future implications.
Effects of a Nurse-Led Telehealth Self-care Promotion Program on the Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Summary of findings from RCTs detailing the impacts of nurse-led telehealth self-care promotion programs on quality of life, self efficacy, depression, and hospital admissions for older adults.
Telehealth Trials to Address Health Equity in Stroke Survivors
Research outlining possibilities for chronic care management of stroke survivors using telehealth, with a focus on populations with adverse SDOH.
Enhancing Telehealth Competency: Development and Evaluation of Education Modules for Older Adults
Article describing co-design of telehealth training modules in concordance with older adults and evaluating the impact of training on telehealth accessibility.
What to Say During Telehealth Visits With Older Adults
Article from IHI providing a framework for productive telehealth wellness checks for older adults using the Age-Friendly 4Ms (what Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility).
Connecting Care Through Telehealth for Long Term Services and Supports
Online course from NRTRC for clinicians and caregivers informing best practices for coordinating telehealth care in LTSS settings.
Telehealth for the cognitively impaired older adult and their caregivers: lessons from a coordinated approach
A paper discussing the findings from the CCARRE program whose aim is to provide care for older adults with cognitive impairment in New York City.
Telehealth Trials to Address Health Equity in Stroke Survivors
Research outlining possibilities for chronic care management of stroke survivors using telehealth, focusing on populations with adverse social determinants of health.
Isolating together during COVID-19: Results from the Telehealth Intervention Program for older adults.
Research article highlights the challenge of isolation of older adults in the community especially during COVID-19, and how TIP-OA (Telehealth Intervention Program for Older Adults) is able to combat the challenge of isolation. This program is volunteer-based and includes friendly telephone conversations on a regular bases to older adults who may struggle with stress, depression, anxiety or fear of COVID-19.
Commentary from Veterans Affairs geriatrician with tips on using telemedicine to improve care in the primary care setting for older adults.