Journal article
NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENGAGING OLDER PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS IN HEALTHCARE
Abstract
New communication technologies—such as the Internet, social media applications, mobile and “smart” phones—can facilitate patients, families and caregivers’ access and use of health information and navigation through the healthcare system. This scoping review mapped the literature on new communication technologies to engage older adults, their caregivers, and families in the healthcare system. The review identified types of technologies, how …
Authors
McDonald L; Burton R; Lombardo A; Mirza RM; Iafolla V; Klinger C; Hollister B
Journal
Innovation in Aging, Vol. 1, No. suppl_1, pp. 1399–1399
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
July 1, 2017
DOI
10.1093/geroni/igx004.5151
ISSN
2399-5300