martes, 1 de octubre de 2019

Older adults largely unaware of telemedicine as an option

Morning Rounds
Shraddha Chakradhar

Older adults largely unaware of telemedicine as an option

The folks behind the National Poll on Healthy Aging are out with a new survey, this time on telemedicine: More than half of the older adults surveyed didn’t know if their physicians offered telehealth services. Here’s more: 
  • Interest in telemedicine: Nearly two-thirds expressed interest in telehealth if they unexpectedly fell ill while traveling. More than half expressed interest for a follow-up visit or a return visit with a provider. 
  • Telehealth vs. in-person: Nearly half of those with telehealth experience said it was more convenient than in-person visits. But more than half said in-person visits provided better communication and more time with providers. 
  • Concerns: Nearly three-quarters were concerned about such visits not offering an opportunity for a physical exam, while nearly 40% were concerned about not seeing or hearing their provider properly. 

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