Designing Telemedicine for Older Adults With Multimorbidity: Content Analysis Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telemedicine is a potential option for caring for older adults with multimorbidity. There is a need to explore the perceptions about telemedicine among older adults with multimorbidity to tailor it to the needs of older adults with multiple chronic conditions.

Objective

This study aims to explore the perceptions about telemedicine among older patients with multimorbidity.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted using semistructured interviews. The interview questions examined older adults' perspectives about telemedicine, including their expectations regarding telemedicine services and the factors that affect its use. Thematic analysis was performed using NVivo (version 12; Lumivero). The study was reported using the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Re

SUBMITTER: Buawangpong N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10809167 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature