Dominik Jockers, Akila Wimima Bakoubayi, Kate Bärnighausen, P'tanam P'kontème Bando, Stefanie Pechar, Teresia Wamuyu Maina, Jonas Wachinger, Mark Vetter, Yawovi Djakpa, Bayaki Saka, Piham Gnossike, Nora Maike Schröder, Shuyan Liu, Denis Agbenyigan Yawovi Gadah, Christa Kasang, Till Bärnighausen
Effectiveness of Sensitization Campaigns in Reducing Leprosy-Related Stigma in Rural Togo: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR research protocols
although may still many challenges adoption telemedicine becoming popular helping elderly people preserve independence continue live homes intended investigate challenges barriers experienced elderly population using telemedicine services israel fourteen elderly people recruited study interviewed person using semistructured interview protocol using qualitative technique participants replies evaluated analyzed thematically participants questioned regarding usage telehealth services benefits perceive potential difficulties hurdles use suggestions making services readily available simpler use elderly participants recognized advantages telehealth services particularly elderly population pandemics normal times however also expressed various challenges face elderly population using services many participants concerned quality telemedicine sessions may good enough compared inperson sessions expressed lack confidence telemedicine services frustration absence inperson interaction communication many participants highlighted technological challenges use computers applications general context healthcare particular addition physiological literacy difficulties finally participants suggested several ways increase accessibility usage telemedicine solutions elderly people proactive approach identifying resolving telehealth barriers maximize virtual interactions older population alleviate care inequities addition identifying barriers impede older patients using telemedicine need increase awareness availability benefits uses telehealth service comparison inperson consultations