Telemedicine in primary care of older adults: a qualitative study
Vladimir Khanassov,
Marwa Ilali,
Ana Saavedra Ruiz
et al.
Abstract:Background
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the healthcare system, leading to the rapid evolution and implementation of telemedicine (TM). TM has the potential to improve the quality of primary health care and increase accessibility for the population. However, its use may represent challenges for older people, as they may have distinct needs from the general population due to age-related changes in perceptual, motor, and cognitive capacities. We, thus, aimed to identify potential facilitators and… Show more
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