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Rapid implementation of telehealth in geriatric outpatient clinics due to COVID-19.
Callisaya, Michele L; Lee, Angel Hui-Ching; Khushu, Anjali.
  • Callisaya ML; Peninsula Clinical School, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Lee AH; Academic Unit, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Khushu A; Geriatric Medicine, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Intern Med J ; 51(7): 1151-1155, 2021 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1273100
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the rapid implementation of telehealth. However, little is known about its suitability for the older population. We evaluated the use of telehealth in geriatric outpatient clinics. Half of the appointments needed to be re-scheduled due to language barrier, poor connection, hard of hearing and inability to perform assessments. Advantages included time efficiency and ability to visualise the home. Preference for the future was initial appointments as face-face, but reviews as either telehealth or face-face.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Intern Med J Journal subject: Internal Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Imj.15306

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Intern Med J Journal subject: Internal Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Imj.15306