Telehealth Literacy Screening for Impaired Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Boudreaux Madison, Lindgren Aleksandra, Bardales Rhonda, Wilks Scott, Carstarphsen Kathy
Primary Institution: UQ-Ochsner Clinical School
Hypothesis
The study examines differences in telehealth literacy and comfortability among patients with various impairments.
Conclusion
The study found that patients with visual/hearing and cognitive impairments have lower comfortability with telehealth compared to those without impairments.
Supporting Evidence
- The TLST was created to measure telehealth literacy and comfortability with technology.
- Patients with impairments reported lower rates of technology use compared to those without impairments.
- The study identified disparities in telehealth usage among patients with different types of impairments.
Takeaway
This study shows that some people with disabilities find it harder to use telehealth services, and we need to help them more.
Methodology
The Telehealth Literacy Screening Tool (TLST) was administered to patients in an outpatient primary care clinic over a 5-month period.
Participant Demographics
Patients with visual/hearing and cognitive impairments were included.
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