Study shows significant increase in telehealth usage among dementia patients
Study shows significant increase in telehealth usage among dementia patients
Study shows significant increase in telehealth usage among dementia patients at Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Health, providing easier access to care.
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Dementia patients at Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Health have increasingly utilized telehealth services. A study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine revealed a significant rise in telehealth usage among these patients, who often face travel difficulties due to complex medical issues. The study compared data from 2019-2020 to 2021-2022, showing a drop in in-person visits and an increase in hybrid and telehealth-only care. Kaiser Permanente primarily used phone visits and offered "virtual rooming," while UCSF favored video visits and provided tech support in patients' preferred languages.