A Study on Interregional Differences in Elderly Person’s Remote Care in Terms of Traveling Time and Expense: Comparative Consideration in TOKYO Area and OSAKA Area

Abstract

This study has been carried out to examine the development of an "elderly tele-nursing model" for care provided in-home by family members and through remote nursing systems in a super-aging society. The time required for elderly tele-nursing was influenced by whether or not the visitor uses the Shinkansen or the Express train. Based on 40 questionnaires, clear differences were observed according to whether visits were "every two weeks" or "once per month". And finally, comparing the trends and characteristics of remote care for the elderly in the TMA (Tokyo Main Area) and Kansai region clarified regional characteristic.