Impact of IoT on geriatric telehealth
ISSN: 1366-3666
Article publication date: 18 September 2020
Issue publication date: 18 September 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits of the internet of things (IoT) technology on geriatric telehealth.
Design/methodology/approach
An exploratory case study approach is used to understand the applicability of the internet of medical things in geriatric telehealth. Data was collected from several managers who analyzed rates of re-hospitalizations for patients using telehealth services compared to those not using telehealth services and observations of patient satisfaction rates with telehealth services.
Findings
Benefits from the use of IoT included significant reductions in re-hospitalization rates for older adults and patients became more engaged in maintaining their health and wellness goals while becoming more tech-savvy, empowered and satisfied with the telehealth experience.
Originality/value
The present manuscript is among the few reports on the benefits of IoT on geriatric health care.
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Acknowledgements
Funding for the study was provided by a research grant paid for by the Maine Business School at the University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA.
Citation
Graham, C.M. and Jones, N. (2020), "Impact of IoT on geriatric telehealth", Working with Older People, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 231-243. https://doi.org/10.1108/WWOP-04-2020-0012
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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