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TelehealthandtheSeniorpopulation.pptxTelehealth and the Senior Population
Objective
To examine the health benefits for the elderly utilizing home monitoring systems
Demonstrate the cost efficiency to having home monitoring systems
General Information
Definition of Telehealth
By 2030 citizens over the age of 65 will represent approx 20% of the United States Population
Reaches a variety of clientele.
Elderly population remaining in their homes
Importance in Healthcare Informatics
Prevalence of disability, frailty and chronic diseases.
Care required for diseases.
Monitoring of elderly population.
Attention and focus of technology.
Types of monitoring.
Importance to Informatics (con’t)
Cost effectiveness.
Current care sporadic
Staffing issues
Observing is key
Benefits
Increased compliance
Better one on one communication
Establish problems before getting out of hand
Real time diagnostic evidence
Research
Discussion of increased need
Ethical issues
Nursing Education need
Improving Home based care
Decrease rehospitalization
Research Conclusion
Cost effective
Remote access to small communities
Promotes active involvement
Aids in continuation of care with mobility issues
Reimbursement still in question
Ethical Issues
Privacy and Confidentiality
Informed Consent
Equal access
Usability
Patient-Provider Relationship
Implementation Plan
Reason for change
Chronic conditions
Home bound
Cost
Financial responsibility
Insurance Reimbursement
Training
Program instruction
Nursing staff , office staff and caregivers
Ongoing
Evaluation
Feasibility
Future Impact
Advancement in technology provides opportunity
Telehealth viewed as a viable care delivery model
Nurses to determine leverage of informatics and technology
Health care demands increase
Improved health care
Ability to reach all economic statuses
References
Demiris, G., Doorenbos, A.Z., & Towie, C. (2009). Ethical considerations regarding the use of technology for older adults: The case of telehealth. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 2(2), 128-36. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/194680953?accountid=34574
Karunanithi, M. (2007). Monitoring technology for the elderly patient. Expert Review of Medical Devices, 4(2), 267-77. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/17434440.4.2.267
