E-Health for Older Adults

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Author(s): Shane O’Hanlon (University of Limerick, Ireland), Alan Bourke (University of Limerick, Ireland)and Valerie Power (University of Limerick, Ireland)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 20
Source title: Engaging Older Adults with Modern Technology: Internet Use and Information Access Needs
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Robert Z. Zheng (University of Utah, USA), Robert D. Hill (University of Utah, USA)and Michael K. Gardner (University of Utah, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1966-1.ch012

Keywords: Human Aspects of Technology / Information Science Reference / Social Sciences & Humanities

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Abstract

e-Health has become a major focus for research in healthcare, with significant funding and political support at an international level. Older people stand to benefit more than others, as e-Health aims to facilitate provision of care at a distance and promote independent living for as long as possible. However, barriers remain including an immature evidence-base; questions about risk and safety; and variable rates of uptake in this population. This chapter explores these issues and reviews the literature on e-Health for older adults. Successful clinical trials are identified and the e-CAALYX project is described in detail as a case study. E-Health has presents many exciting opportunities but needs further development and guidance.

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