Initial Impressions of Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Case Managers about Community-Based Telehealth Kiosks

Community-based (multi-user) telehealth interventions may be beneficial for older adults, but there is little research regarding community-based telehealth. We used a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the acceptability and perceived value of community-based telehealth kiosks with regard to...

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Published in:Research in gerontological nursing 2010-05, 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
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Language:English
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Summary:Community-based (multi-user) telehealth interventions may be beneficial for older adults, but there is little research regarding community-based telehealth. 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 as a first step in feasibility assessment. Participants included residents (n=6) and community agency case managers (n=3) of a HUD-subsidized senior apartment building. Both positive impressions and concerns of each group are presented. Findings helped guide the plans for future telehealth kiosk implementation and training.
ISSN:1940-4921
1938-2464
DOI:10.3928/19404921-20100504-03