EHealth in Care Coordination for Older Adults Living at Home: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The population of older adults is projected to increase, potentially resulting in more older adults living with chronic illnesses or multimorbidity. Living with chronic illnesses increases the need for coordinated health care services. Older adults want to manage their illnesses themselves, and many are positive about using eHealth for care coordination (CC). CC can help older adults navigate the health care system and improve information sharing.

Objective

This study aimed to map the research literature on eHealth used in CC for older adults living at home. This study assessed CC activities, outcomes, and factors influencing the use of eHealth in CC reported by older adults and health care professionals.

Methods

We used a scoping review methodology. We sea

SUBMITTER: Fjellsa HMH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627466 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature