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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedGustafson DH, Kornfield R, Mares ML
Effect of an eHealth intervention on older adults' quality of life and health-related outcomes: a randomized clinical trial.
The authors sought to assess effects of an eHealth intervention for older adults in three Wisconsin communities (urban, suburban, and rural) on quality of life, independence, and related outcomes. They found that interventions like ElderTree may help improve quality of life and socio-emotional outcomes among older adults with more illness burden.
AHRQ-funded; HS019917.
Citation: Gustafson DH, Kornfield R, Mares ML .
Effect of an eHealth intervention on older adults' quality of life and health-related outcomes: a randomized clinical trial.
J Gen Intern Med 2022 Feb;37(3):521-30. doi: 10.1007/s11606-021-06888-1..
Keywords: Elderly, Quality of Care, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Gaugler JE, Zmora R, Mitchell LL
Six-month effectiveness of remote activity monitoring for persons living with dementia and their family caregivers: an experimental mixed methods study.
This paper describes a pilot study conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of remote activity monitoring (RAM) for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia (ADRD) and their family caregivers. An experimental mixed methods study of 132 persons living with ADRD was conducted for six months. There were mixed results as the early months spent calibrating and modifying the RAM system was challenging for families. For families who care for ADRD patients with less severe cognitive impairment and difficulty navigating around the most there was a statistically significant increase in competence and self-sufficiency. However, it may not be as effective for patients with more severe cognitive impairment.
AHRQ-funded; HS022836.
Citation: Gaugler JE, Zmora R, Mitchell LL .
Six-month effectiveness of remote activity monitoring for persons living with dementia and their family caregivers: an experimental mixed methods study.
Gerontologist 2019 Jan 9;59(1):78-89. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny078..
Keywords: Caregiving, Dementia, Elderly, Health Information Technology (HIT), Neurological Disorders, Quality of Care, Quality Improvement