Tele-care and tele-alarms for the elderly: preliminary experiences in Mexico
Rev Saude Publica. 2013 Aug;47(4):711-7.
doi: 10.1590/S0034-8910.2013047004574.
[Article in
English,
Spanish]
Affiliations
- 1 Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, Secretaría de Salud México, Distrito Federal, México.
- 2 IKUSI Micronet México, Distrito Federal, México.
- 3 División de Protección Social y Salud, Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, Distrito Federal, México.
Abstract
Objective:
To analyze the effect of a pilot program of tele-assistance and tele-alarms on the elderly's self-perception of health status and to identify the satisfaction with and acceptance of the program.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study that included interviews with 378 elderly individuals, 294 caretakers/relatives and 53 health care professionals. The program was run in Mexico City in 2010. The variables were socio-demographic characteristics, self-rated health, satisfaction and acceptance of the program. The information was gathered through a standardized questionnaire. The statistical analysis included descriptive analysis and nonparametric tests.
Results:
Significant effects on self-perception of health were observed, 6.17 (SD 17.9 p < 0.05) points above the average. The program was well received and accepted by the elderly, family caregivers and health professionals.
Conclusions:
The program helps to maintain or improve quality of life, allows preventive care and is an ideal means of providing psychosocial support to the elderly.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Caregivers
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Delivery of Health Care / methods
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Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
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Diagnostic Self Evaluation*
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Female
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Health Services Needs and Demand*
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Health Services for the Aged / organization & administration*
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Health Services for the Aged / statistics & numerical data
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Home Care Services / organization & administration*
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Home Care Services / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Male
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Mexico
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Pilot Projects
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Program Evaluation
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Self Report
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Telephone*