A mixed-methods analysis of telehealth implementation in nursing homes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nursing homes to adapt new models of care in response to the evolving crisis including rapid implementation of telehealth services. The purpose of our study was to investigate implementation of telehealth in nursing homes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic using a human factors model.

Methods

Using a mixed methods design, we conducted a secondary analysis of data from a national survey of nursing home administrative leaders (n = 204). Using six survey questions, we calculated a total telehealth score (range 0-42). Descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test were used to explore the change in telehealth in two consecutive years (2019-2021). Next, we conducted semi-structured interviews with (n = 21) administrators and clinicians to as

SUBMITTER: Powell KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9537913 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature