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.
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
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.
Telehealth for the cognitively impaired older adult and their caregivers: lessons from a coordinated approach
A paper discussing the findings from the CCARRE program whose aim is to provide care for older adults with cognitive impairment in New York City.
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.
Commentary encouraging primary care providers to include loneliness screening as a part of the standard workflow.