Satisfaction and Technology Evaluation of a Telehealth Robotic Program to Optimize Healthy Independent Living for Older Adults.

Journal: Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
PMID: 30320967

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: With the growth in the aging population, and shortage of primary care providers, telehealth programs are needed to optimize healthy independent living for older adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a nurse-led intervention program delivered through a telepresence robot to promote healthy lifestyles and address chronic illness management among older adults living independently in a retirement community. Telepresence robots provide two-way video-mediated communication with remote in-home navigation.

Authors

  • Tamilyn Bakas
    University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Debi Sampsel
    University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Jahmeel Israel
    University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Ameya Chamnikar
    University of Cincinnati College of Engineering Sciences, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Angela Ellard
    University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • John Greer Clark
    University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  • Megan Gresham Ulrich
    Maple Knoll Communities, Inc., Springdale, OH, USA.
  • Dieter Vanderelst
    University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences, and University of Cincinnati College of Engineering Sciences, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

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