Journal article
Determining the Factors that Impede or Facilitate the Utilization of Telemedicine (Video Visits) for Geriatric Patients
Telemedicine reports, Vol.3(1), pp.156-165
01/01/2022
DOI: 10.1089/tmr.2022.0018
PMCID: PMC9483835
PMID: 36127949
Abstract
ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to evaluate the barriers and facilitators of telemedicine utilization experienced by geriatric patients at the University of Iowa Family Medicine Clinic and selected Senior Living Communities in Iowa City, to inform recommendations for improving the telemedicine delivery process for older adults. MethodsThe study population was elderly patients (65-85 years old) living independently, and in long-term care facilities, who received health care using telemedicine during the period of the study from March to July 2020. A Mixed Methods study design was utilized with qualitative data collected through semistructured telephone and Zoom interviews and quantitative data through surveys. ResultsA total of 33 study participants (n = 33) were interviewed or surveyed, including 3 patients (n = 3), 4 caregivers (n = 4), 19 physicians (n = 19), 5 medical assistants (n = 5), and 2 schedulers (n = 2). The results showed that geriatric patients and their caregivers, as well as health and nonhealth care personnel experience barriers, including difficulty navigating technology, privacy concerns, and lack of technical support; and facilitators, such as customer service support and having protocols to guide patients on telemedicine use. ConclusionGeriatric patients face certain barriers and facilitators (self-identified or identified by their caregivers, physicians, and other health and nonhealth care personnel) that can make it either more or less difficult for them to maximize the benefits of telemedicine. As a result, health systems should consider older adults' needs and preferences when implementing telemedicine systems in outpatient settings.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Determining the Factors that Impede or Facilitate the Utilization of Telemedicine (Video Visits) for Geriatric Patients
- Creators
- Onyeche Oche - University of IowaRichard Dobyns - University of IowaCory Lin - Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineKorey A Kennelty - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Telemedicine reports, Vol.3(1), pp.156-165
- DOI
- 10.1089/tmr.2022.0018
- PMID
- 36127949
- PMCID
- PMC9483835
- NLM abbreviation
- Telemed Rep
- eISSN
- 2692-4366
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Family and Community Medicine; Pharmacy Practice and Science; Injury Prevention Research Center
- Record Identifier
- 9984297550602771
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