RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Family Caregivers’ Experiences With Telehealth During COVID-19: Insights From Michigan
JF The Annals of Family Medicine
JO Ann Fam Med
FD American Academy of Family Physicians
SP 69
OP 71
DO 10.1370/afm.2760
VO 20
IS 1
A1 Raj, Minakshi
A1 Iott, Bradley
A1 Anthony, Denise
A1 Platt, Jodyn
YR 2022
UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/20/1/69.abstract
AB Telehealth can benefit older adults during COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to understand benefits and barriers to telemedicine visits for older adults from the perspectives of family caregivers. A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted across the state of Michigan with family caregivers (n = 90) who responded to open- and closed-ended questions. Perceived benefits of telemedicine included access and rapport; barriers included the appropriateness of telemedicine for certain health care needs. Telemedicine is a likely to remain beyond COVID-19 and can facilitate access to and continuity of care. There are barriers, however, that must be addressed, especially among older patients.