Cross sectional analysis examining Medicare beneficiaries’ utilization of telehealth and their socioeconomic and demographic characteristics.
Bridging the Telemedicine Gap Among Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Study attempting to improve access to telehealth for older adults during COVID-19 through donated devices and technology literacy education.
Application and implementation of telehealth services designed for the elderly population during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review
Systematic review assessing availability, application, and implementation of telehealth services for the elderly population during COVID-19.
PACE Telehealth Playbook
Guide for providers and administrators to use for implementation of telehealth at programs for all-inclusive care of older adults.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Telehealth Addresses the Needs of Vulnerable Elders
Case study facilitating understanding of how clinicians can collaborate with community organizations for in-home telehealth visits to improve outcomes.
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
Commentary encouraging primary care providers to include loneliness screening as a part of the standard workflow.