RESUMO
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.
Assuntos
Administração de Caso , Promoção da Saúde , Serviços de Saúde para Idosos , Habitação para Idosos , Telemedicina , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Doença Crônica/terapia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Satisfação do Paciente , Pennsylvania , Projetos PilotoRESUMO
Community-based, multi-user telehealth interventions may be especially relevant for older adults who have multiple chronic illnesses and live in congregate settings such as naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs). This mixed methods study explored implementation of a communal telehealth application in an urban NORC. This poster presents the first impressions of residents and community case managers.
