TRANSFORMING TELEHEALTH ACCESS: INTEGRATING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY COACHING
2024
Improving Telehealth Access for Older Adults
Sample size: 22
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Carbajal-Madrid Pedro, Holben Rachel
Primary Institution: SCAN Health Plan
Hypothesis
Can integrating behavioral health and technology coaching improve telehealth access for older adults?
Conclusion
The T.E.C program significantly improved digital literacy and technology engagement among older adults using telehealth services.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 21% of older adults in the U.S. utilize telehealth services.
- The Insights program serves over 2,400 individuals and offers no-cost mental health services.
- The T.E.C program significantly increased digital literacy from 1.13 to 2.94.
- Technology engagement improved from .44 to .75 after the T.E.C program.
Takeaway
Older adults often struggle with technology, but a new program helps them learn how to use it for online therapy, making it easier for them to get help.
Methodology
The study involved pre and post testing of digital literacy and technology engagement among participants in the T.E.C program.
Participant Demographics
Individuals aged 55 and over, including their caregivers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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