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Advances in Psychotherapy for Older Adults Using Video-to-Home Treatment
Jennifer Freytag1,2, Hilary N Touchett1,2, Jennifer L Bryan1,2,3
1Houston VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, (MEDVAMC 152), 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Advances in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
|November 28, 2023
Summary
Video-to-home (VTH) treatment is effective for older adults, but barriers like technology access and physical limitations exist. Further research is needed to establish evidence-based VTH practices for this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Telehealth
- Mental Health Services
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of telemental health services for older adults.
- Video-to-home (VTH) is an effective treatment modality, with older adults showing openness to its use.
- Unique barriers hinder VTH adoption among older adults, including technological, physical, and cognitive challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the effectiveness and challenges of telemental health services, specifically Video-to-home (VTH), for older adults.
- To identify barriers to VTH use in older populations and discuss potential solutions.
- To emphasize the need for further research in developing evidence-based VTH practices for geriatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on telemental health and VTH services for older adults.
- Identification and analysis of barriers to technology adoption and utilization in this demographic.
- Exploration of strategies for overcoming challenges in VTH implementation, including rapport-building and ethical considerations.
Main Results:
- Older adults are generally receptive to VTH services.
- Key barriers include limited technology access, acceptance issues, and physical/cognitive limitations.
- Concerns regarding patient rapport and policy/ethical issues also impact VTH delivery.
Conclusions:
- While VTH is a viable treatment option for older adults, specific barriers must be addressed.
- Developing evidence-based practices is crucial for successful and ethical VTH implementation in geriatric mental healthcare.
- Continued research and development are necessary to optimize VTH services for the aging population.
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