Gap in Willingness and Access to Video Visit Use Among Older High-risk Veterans: Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recent shift to video care has exacerbated disparities in health care access, especially among high-need, high-risk (HNHR) adults. Developing data-driven approaches to improve access to care necessitates a deeper understanding of HNHR adults' attitudes toward telemedicine and technology access.

Objective

This study aims to identify the willingness, access, and ability of HNHR veterans to use telemedicine for health care.

Methods

WWe designed a questionnaire conducted via mail or telephone or in person. Among HNHR veterans who were identified using predictive modeling with national Veterans Affairs data, we assessed willingness to use video visits for health care, access to necessary equipment, and comfort with using technology. We evaluated physical hea

SUBMITTER: Dang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9034417 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature