Article Publication Date:
9/1/2010
Summary:
People receiving long term supports and services are frequently at risk for repeated hospital admissions, and patient care after a hospital stay is often fragmented and uncoordinated. Several types of technologies that have potential to support post-acute care transitions are discussed in this position paper. Studies suggest that the use of such technologies can lead to fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits, high patient satisfaction and acceptance, and reductions in cost of care.
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
Center for Technology and Aging
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
Hospital Readmissions; Evidence-Based Care Transitions Models; The Care Transitions Intervention; The Transitional Care Model; Guided Care; Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders; Medication Adherence Technologies; Medication Reconciliation Technologies; Remote Patient Monitoring Technologies; Other Health Information and Communications Technologies; Personal Health Records Technologies; Social Networking Technologies; Remote Training and Supervision Technologies
Contact
Center for Technology and Aging
Phone:
510-285-5685
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52746