Older adults' and case managers' initial impressions of community-based telehealth kiosks.
Community-based (multi-user) telehealth interventions may be beneficial for older adults, but there is little research regarding such interventions. As a first step in feasibility assessment, we used a qualitative descriptive approach to examine the acceptability and perceived value of community-based telehealth kiosks with regard to current health self-management practices of community-dwelling older adults. Participants included residents (n = 6) and community agency case managers (n = 3) of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-subsidized senior apartment building. Both positive impressions from and concerns of each group are presented. Findings helped guide plans for future telehealth kiosk implementation and training.
Courtney
Karen L
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School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 415 Victoria Building, 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. courtk@pitt.edu
Lingler
Jennifer H
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Mecca
Laurel Person
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Garlock
Laurie A
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Schulz
Richard
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Dick
Andrew W
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Olshansky
Ellen
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019090:Case Management; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D016852:Housing for the Elderly; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010865:Pilot Projects; D017216:Telemedicine