Telemedicine Preparedness Among Older Adults With Chronic Illness: Survey of Primary Care Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults are a high priority for telemedicine given their elevated COVID-19 risk and need for frequent provider contact to manage chronic illnesses. It seems that many older adults now use smartphones but few studies have examined their overall readiness for telemedicine.

Objective

The aim of this study is to survey older primary care patients about their telemedicine preparedness, including internet usage, internet-capable devices, telemedicine experiences and concerns, and perceived barriers. Results were used to inform a telemedicine preparedness training program.

Methods

Community-dwelling older adult patients (aged 65-81 years; N=30) with a chronic health condition that could be managed remotely who were present at a family medicine clinic that pri

SUBMITTER: Ufholz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377459 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature