Characteristics of Medicare beneficiaries utilizing telemedicine after July 2020

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.

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.

A New Pandemic of Loneliness

Commentary encouraging primary care providers to include loneliness screening as a part of the standard workflow.

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.

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.

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.

A Systematic Review of Telemedicine for Older Adults With Dementia During COVID-19: An Alternative to In-person Health Services?

Systematic review assessing the effects of telemedicine on older adults with dementia using cognitive and mental health assessments.

Make The Most Of Your Telemedicine Visit: For Patients

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