State-of-the-art developments in multiple new technologies for older adult care
Grounded in a unique team-based geriatrics perspective, this book delivers a broad range of current, evidence-based knowledge about innovative technology that has the potential to advance the care and well being of older adults. It provides key information about the development, selection, and implementation of technology products, and describes research evidence, education-based initiatives, and systems thinking. The book also examines challenges and barriers to implementation, adoption and innovation.
From telehealth and assistive technology in the home to simulation and augmented reality in educational settings, the text provides a hands-on, field-tested articulation of how products can aid in the transitional care process, chronic care delivery, and geriatrics/gerontology education. It discusses technology developments in rural areas, home telehealth, wearable technology, personalized medicine, social robots, technology to assist seniors with cognitive impairments, the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance health care of older adults. The text is written to help health care professionals select the appropriate technology for their needs.
Key Features:
- Describes the most current technology resources, evidence, and developments for older adult care
- Based on a team-centered approach
- Written by interprofessional health care providers experienced in implementing, developing and adopting technology to assist older adults
- Includes case studies depicting technology-related successes and failures
- Addresses the challenges, barriers, and opportunities for transforming aging with technology across transitions of care
Inhoudsopgave
I. Foundation
1. Current Major Challenges in Aging and Targets for Technology
- * Ender Ricart
- Thomas F. Osborne
- Leonid A. Gavrilov
- Gavin W. Hougham
2. Promoting Technology Adoption and Engagement in Aging
- * Ashley Reynolds
- Thomas F. Osborne
II. Locations of Care
3. Transitions of Care and Technology Integration
- * Aroop Pal, MD
- Diane Chau
- Jessica Kalender-Rich
4. Home telehealth
- * Thomas F. Osborne
- John Russo
- Bryan T. Arkwright
- Joel J. Reich
5. Telemedicine and its Effects on Elder Care in Rural Areas
- * Roxana Aminbakhsh
III. Target Conditions
6. Technology Design for Frailty
- *Adriana Salas
- Ashley Reynolds
- Colin Thomas
7. Technology and Cognitive Impairment
- * Ian C. Neel
- Roxana Aminbakhsh
- Lauren Cook
- T.J. Mc Callum
8. Advances in Medication Adherence Technology in the Elderly
- * Kevin Krcmarik
9. Technological Advancements in Pain Management in the Elderly Population
- * Muhammad A. Waqar
- Kelly Conright
- Dawn R. Currie
- Jessica C. Cate
IV. Specific Tools
10. Personalized Medicine and Wearable Devices
- Andrew Michael
- Thomas F. Osborne
11. Relational Agents: Improved communications for Elder Healthcare
- * Victor Wang
- Thomas F. Osborne
12. Artificial Intelligence and its Potential to Improve the Health of Older Adults
- * Gavin W. Hougham
- Amir M. Rahimi
- Bruce A. Mc Clelland
- Nancy J. Mc Millan
- Michael A. Schwemmer
- David A. Friedenberg
- Jeremy Bellay
- Andrew Landgraf
- Thomas F. Osborne
13. Advances in Health Education Technology
- * Ashley Reynolds
- Thomas F. Osborne
- John Waggoner
- Renee Melton
- Ramin Motarjemi
- Jürgen P. Schulze
- Diane Chau
Over de auteur
Thomas F. Osborne, MD, is the Director of Medical Informatics at Virtual Radiologic, a national radiology practice providing telemedicine services to over 2, 100 hospitals and clinics in all 50 states as well as multiple different countries. He is also the Director of Research at MEDNAX, a national multispecialty medical group which comprises the nation’s leading providers and is reshaping the delivery of care with evidence-based solutions.
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