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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHua Y, Temkin-Greener H, Cai S
Primary care telemedicine use among assisted living residents with dementia during COVID-19: race and dual enrollment status.
The purpose of this study was to explore primary care telemedicine use among Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) who resided in Assisted Living Facilities (Als) during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on possible racial and socioeconomic differences. The study found that at the start of the pandemic in quarter 2 of 2020, Black residents were less likely to have telemedicine visits than their White counterparts. In the following two quarters, Black residents were more likely to receive primary care via telemedicine than White residents; a similar difference was observed between Hispanic and White residents, but with smaller effect sizes. Compared with nondual residents, dual residents were more likely to receive primary care via telemedicine in Q3. In addition, residents in AL communities with a higher proportion of dual residents, compared with those in low-dual ALs, were less likely to receive primary care via telemedicine throughout the study period. However, the difference in telemedicine use between higher vs lower dual ALs narrowed over time.
AHRQ-funded; HS026893.
Citation: Hua Y, Temkin-Greener H, Cai S .
Primary care telemedicine use among assisted living residents with dementia during COVID-19: race and dual enrollment status.
J Am Med Dir Assoc 2023 Aug; 24(8):1157-58.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.05.005..
Keywords: COVID-19, Primary Care, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Elderly
Hakimjavadi R, Karunananthan S, Alexander G
What is the level of information technology maturity in Ontario's long-term care homes? A cross-sectional survey study protocol.
As the number of Canadians aged 75 years and older is projected to double in the next two decades, long-term care (LTC) systems will face increasing pressure. Health information technology (IT) has demonstrated its ability to enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of care across various clinical environments and could potentially improve LTC for residents. The purpose of this cross-sectional study will be to thoroughly assess the extent of health IT adoption in Ontario's LTC homes and establish a baseline comprehension for future planning. The researchers will utilize the LTC IT Maturity Instrument to evaluate IT capabilities, the extent of IT usage, and the degree of internal/external IT integration across the domains of resident care, clinical support, and administrative activities. All LTC homes in Ontario will be invited to participate.
AHRQ-funded; HS022497.
Citation: Hakimjavadi R, Karunananthan S, Alexander G .
What is the level of information technology maturity in Ontario's long-term care homes? A cross-sectional survey study protocol.
BMJ Open 2023 Feb 10; 13(2):e064745. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064745..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes