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.
School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 415 Victoria Building, 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. courtk@pitt.edu
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Jennifer H
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Laurel Person
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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