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Rapid implementation of telehealth in geriatric outpatient clinics due to COVID-19
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posted on 2023-05-21, 01:05 authored by Michele CallisayaMichele Callisaya, Khushu, AThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the rapid implementation of telehealth. However, little is known about its suitability for the older population. We evaluated the use of telehealth in geriatric outpatient clinics. Half of the appointments needed to be re-scheduled due to language barrier, poor connection, hard of hearing and inability to perform assessments. Advantages included time efficiency and ability to visualise the home. Preference for the future was initial appointments as face-face, but reviews as either telehealth or face-face.
History
Publication title
Internal Medicine JournalVolume
51Issue
7Pagination
1151-1155ISSN
1444-0903Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
Blackwell Publishing AsiaPlace of publication
54 University St, P O Box 378, Carlton, Australia, Victoria, 3053Rights statement
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