Telehealth access and experiences of older adults with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons for the future.
Emily ReyesJanelle SilvisMonica GandhiYing ShiMeredith L GreenePublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)
Participants preferred in-person classes but felt telehealth was a good alternative for mitigating isolation. Telehealth gave those with mobility and transportation issues improved access to supportive services. As the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, hybrid options should be considered to improve access for older PWH and address social isolation. Ensuring equitable access to devices and digital literacy training will be critical to ensure services can be utilized.
Keyphrases
- public health
- healthcare
- mental health
- primary care
- physical activity
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv positive
- hiv infected
- emergency department
- hiv testing
- hepatitis c virus
- hiv aids
- men who have sex with men
- current status
- middle aged
- global health
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- social media
- virtual reality