Telemedicine in primary care of older adults: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the healthcare system, leading to the rapid evolution and implementation of telemedicine (TM). TM has the potential to improve the quality of primary health care and increase accessibility for the population. However, its use may represent challenges for older people, as they may have distinct needs from the general population due to age-related changes in perceptual, motor, and cognitive capacities. We, thus, aimed to identify potential facilitators and barriers to TM use in primary care for older adults and develop recommendations accordingly.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study to explore the challenges associated with TM use among older adults and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in primary care practice. Interviews were condu

SUBMITTER: Khanassov V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253566 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature