Three case examples illustrating how telehealth is being used to increase access and care for older adults during COVID-19 with example workflows and staffing considerations.
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of psychiatric illness
Review of studies describing the effectiveness of internet-delivered CBT for psychiatric treatment.
In-Home Video Telehealth for Dementia Management: Implications for Rehabilitation
Review of evidence for in-home video telehealth for patients with dementia and their caregivers with emphasis on implications for rehabilitation professionals.
Information and Communication Technologies in the Care of the Elderly: Systematic Review of Applications Aimed at Patients With Dementia and Caregivers
Identifying applications of information and communication technologies to enhance care for people with dementia and their families.
Implementation of a telemedicine geriatric co-evaluation in the emergency department: a prospective pilot study
Pilot study assessing the implementation of telemedicine assessments for older adults in the emergency department environment by comparing therapeutic recommendations.
Telehealth Workflow
Fact sheet with flowchart that displays the general workflow of telehealth interactions between patients, providers and other healthcare workers involved.
Telemedicine Appointment
Fact sheet for patients regarding steps on how to prepare for an appointment, what to do during the appointment, and expected concerns.
Sample Telehealth Consent Form
Informed consent for telehealth consultations template.
How To Engage Your Patients In Telemedicine
Factsheet helping providers strategize how to engage and educate patients about telehealth utilization.
Make The Most Of Your Telemedicine Visit: For Providers
Factsheet for providers to use in order to observe maximum benefit from telehealth encounters, including billing guidelines.
Emergency Medical Technicians’ Perspectives on a Telehealth Facilitator Role to Expand Home-Based Primary Care: Pilot Study Results
Investigation of EMT perspectives on acting as telehealth-enabled community primary care provider extenders with homebound older adults.
Emergency Medical Technician-Facilitated Telehealth Visits: A New Model to Expand Home-Based Primary Care for Homebound Seniors
Framework outlining and innovative mobile telehealth technicial (MTT) program facilitated by EMTs for older adults in home-based primary care programs.