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.
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.
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.
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.