Older adults' and case managers' initial impressions of community-based telehealth kiosks

Community-based (multi-user) telehealth interventions may be beneficial for older adults, but there is little research regarding such interventions. As a first step in feasibility assessment, we used a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the acceptability and perceived value of community-bas...

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Published in:Research in gerontological nursing 2010-10, Vol.3 (4), p.235-239
Main Authors: Courtney, Karen L, Lingler, Jennifer H, Mecca, Laurel Person, Garlock, Laurie A, Schulz, Richard, Dick, Andrew W, Olshansky, Ellen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Attitude of Health Personnel
Blood pressure
Case Management
Chronic Disease - therapy
Communication
Customer satisfaction
Data collection
Female
Focus groups
Health care
Health care delivery
Health Promotion
Health Services for the Aged
Housing for the Elderly
Humans
Interviews
Male
Nursing
Older people
Patient Satisfaction
Pennsylvania
Pilot Projects
Telemedicine
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Summary:Community-based (multi-user) telehealth interventions may be beneficial for older adults, but there is little research regarding such interventions. As a first step in feasibility assessment, we used a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the acceptability and perceived value of community-based telehealth kiosks with regard to current health self-management practices of community-dwelling older adults. Participants included residents (n = 6) and community agency case managers (n = 3) of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-subsidized senior apartment building. Both positive impressions from and concerns of each group are presented. Findings helped guide plans for future telehealth kiosk implementation and training.
ISSN:1940-4921
1938-2464
DOI:10.3928/19404921-20100504-03