An observational case series of targeted virtual geriatric medicine and palliative care consults for hospitalized older adults with COVID-19

A case series examining changes in goal of care and code status after implementation of inpatient virtual visits with geriatric and palliative care providers.

Older adults can use technology: why healthcare professionals must overcome ageism in digital health

Bringing attention to “ageism” and the common misconception that older adults aging >65 are unable or unwilling to use digital health. However, the use of technology among older adults has significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Determining the factors that impede or facilitate the utilization of telemedicine (video visits) for geriatric patients

This study aims to assess the challenges and factors that affect the use of telemedicine among elderly patients at a family medicine clinic in Iowa and selected Senior Living Communities in Iowa City.

Patient tool: communication access realtime translation (CART)

Fact sheet for hard of hearing patients to have equal access to communicate with communication access realtime translation that provides word-for-word transcription of spoken ligation done live.

Remote Care Management for Older Adult Populations With Elevated Prevalence of Depression or Anxiety and Comorbid Chronic Medical Illness: A Systematic Review

Systematic review of literature on remote care management programs for older adult populations with elevated prevalence of depression or anxiety and comorbid chronic medical illness.

The Role of Telemedicine in the Management of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review

Review assessing how telemedicine can increase access to care for BSPD and underserved patients needing specialist care for dementia.

Patient tool: Self-advocacy for Hard of Hearing

Fact sheet for those who are hard of hearing and how to self-advocate for their rights in the medical setting

ASL Interpreter: Interpreting On-Site for Telehealth Appointments

Manuscript informing interpreters of the different settings they may be required to interpret on behalf of the patient and or provider.

Clients’ and therapists’ experiences of five general change mechanisms during an Internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention for family caregivers

Applying Grawe’s five general change mechanisms in the design of internet based therapeutic interventions.

Make The Most Of Your Telemedicine Visit: For Patients

Factsheet for patients to use in order to observe maximum benefit from telehealth services.

 

Barriers and facilitators to the use of e-health by older adults: a scoping review

Scoping review that builds understanding of barriers and facilitators to the use of technology facilitated health care by older adults.

Accessibility of Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Medicare Beneficiaries

Cross sectional survey facilitating understanding of factors associated with accessibility of telehealth services for older adults using insights gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic.