Date of Award
8-1-2024
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Rehabilitation
First Advisor
Upton, Thomas
Abstract
This research aims to gain insight into the advancement of telehealth services in the elderly community using the Covid-19 pandemic as a foundation being that majority of people had to switch to telehealth services. During the pandemic, medical and behavioral health providers rapidly began to utilize telehealth services. The transition to telehealth services brought new challenges for all demographics and created concerns about how the elderly community could transition. For some individuals, the transition to telehealth services was smooth and attainable. Yet, it was not as easy for others to get accustomed to the advancement of technology. Since healthcare is essential, especially in the elderly community, this topic will show how telehealth services impact healthcare access to the elderly community. It will determine if telehealth services are better than face-to-face or if face-to-face services are more helpful. Another phrase might help here. It will also show what can be enhanced to make telehealth services the better option for healthcare access for the elderly community. Furthermore, it will show the demographics of other variables included in the elderly community that may help or hinder healthcare access via telehealth services.
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