An Online Learning Experience Simulating Video Telehealth with Older Adults: Student Perceptions.

ABSTRACT: Older adults are an underserved population with a broad-spectrum of care needs due to multi-morbidity, including increasing rates of mental health conditions. Though a prime target for tele-behavioral health due to access barriers, older adults face a persistent digital divide that necessitates clinician training and education to ensure interprofessional tele-behavioral health is tailored to their needs. This paper presents findings from a simulation learning program designed to teach students about the role of video telehealth with populations with diverse needs. Occupational therapy (OT) students enrolled in a Master's program between 2017 and 2018 conducted a simulated video telehealth session geared for an older adult. Sessions were recorded and annotated by students, who then provided

SUBMITTER: Gately ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10996448 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature