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.
ActiveHip+: A feasible mHealth system for the recovery of older adults after hip surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study testing the feasibility of ActiveHip+ mHealth tool to aid older adults post hip surgery.
Impact of Advance Care Planning on the Hospitalization-Associated Utilization and Cost of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Disorders Receiving Primary Care via Telehealth in a Provider Shortage Area: A Quantitative Pre-Study
A study measuring the impact that telehealth has in facilitating advance care planning (ACP) discussions for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease-related disorders as an alternative to in-person primary care visits.
A pilot program for training older adults to use telemedicine for outpatient geriatric psychiatry
A study addressing the potential barrier of digital literacy for geriatric patients accessing telehealth services. In the study, personalized technology support was provided to patients in the Geriatric Psychiatry division.
Association between in-person vs telehealth follow-up and rates of repeated hospital visits among patients seen in the emergency department
A retrospective cohort study that aimed to compare the rates of emergency department return visits and hospitalizations between patients who received in-person follow-up care and those who received telehealth follow-up care after being discharged from the ED.
National Expansion of Sleep Telemedicine for Veterans: The TeleSleep Program
Study aiming to investigate the prevalence and comorbidity of sleep disorders among United States military personnel and veterans, as well as the status of sleep care services at VHA facilities.
Developing Age-Inclusive Telehealth Technologies for Hospital-level Care at Home
Case study highlighting how Medically Home’s technology and operational support are assisting health systems in delivering hospital-level care at home while addressing the unique needs of older adults.
A pilot program for training older adults to use telemedicine for outpatient geriatric psychiatry
A study addressing the potential barrier of digital literacy for geriatric patients accessing telehealth services. In the study, personalized technology support was provided to patients in the Geriatric Psychiatry division.
National Expansion of Sleep Telemedicine for Veterans: The TeleSleep Program
This study aims to investigate the prevalence and comorbidity of sleep disorders among United States military personnel and veterans, as well as the status of sleep care services at VHA facilities.
Impact of Advance Care Planning on the Hospitalization-Associated Utilization and Cost of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Disorders Receiving Primary Care via Telehealth in a Provider Shortage Area: A Quantitative Pre-Study
A study measuring telehealth’s impact in facilitating advance care planning (ACP) discussions for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease-related disorders as an alternative to in-person primary care visits.
Teleheath Provider tool: Telehealth Glossary. reegarding Vision and/or Hearing Impairments.
Fact sheet that serves as a glossary for interpreters and health providers to. use with a glossary of terms related to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind patients.
Article from IHI providing a framework for productive telehealth wellness checks for older adults using the Age-Friendly 4Ms (what Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility).