| A study of the receptivity to telecare technology in a community-based elderly minority population. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17958932 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We examined the readiness of an elderly minority population to use various technologies for telecare. Eighty-five people with an average age of 73 years living in affordable housing completed a self-administered survey (a response rate of 43%). The technology that would be most likely to be used was environmental sensors in the home. The top five situations in which respondents would be receptive to new technology were all related to improving communications with a doctor or a nurse, especially when a medical emergency occurred. These included devices to send information to a doctor, to call for medical help, to signal to a nurse that 'I am OK' and to detect falls. This highlights the importance of including numerous opportunities for the individual to communicate better with their medical providers. The one situation that gave respondents the most concern was the 'use of a camera to check on me when I am unwell'. The study provides some evidence that elderly minorities residing in affordable housing were receptive to the introduction of new telecare technologies. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth M Bertera; Binh Q Tran; Ellen M Wuertz; Aisha Bonner |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of telemedicine and telecare Volume: 13 ISSN: 1357-633X ISO Abbreviation: J Telemed Telecare Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-25 Completed Date: 2008-04-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9506702 Medline TA: J Telemed Telecare Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 327-32 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Howard University School of Social Work, Washington, DC 20059, USA. ebertera@aol.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Home Care Services* / organization & administration Humans Male Middle Aged Minority Groups* Patient Acceptance of Health Care* Questionnaires Telemedicine* |
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