Pilot Study Examining the Outcomes of Seniors Who Utilize Telehealth Technology to Reduce

Social Isolation and Improve Medication Adherence

Nicole Smith, BSN, RN and Karen Huacasi, BSN, RN
Faculty Advisors: Brenda Boone, PhD, RN; Jonathan Mack, PhD, RN, NP

BACKGROUND PROJECT APPROACH DISCUSSION

• Phase I Telehealth Visits

• Older adults face many health
problems
• Telehealth technology creates
access for seniors
• NucleusCare™ device
• 90-day pilot study (2/1/19-
5/1/19)
• Small cohort to test devices,
study design, feasibility
• Target population: older
adults > 62, low-income, at-
risk for isolation or • Limitations
medication non-adherence • Current feedback

PURPOSE METRIC CATEGORIES COMPARED NEXT STEPS & OPPORTUNTIES

• The purpose of this study is
to determine the ability for
telehealth technology to
reduce social isolation and
improve medication
adherence, thereby reducing
emergency room visits and
hospital admissions for a
high-risk senior population.
• Pre- and post- study
measurements
• Participant demographics,
health history, medications,
emergency room/911 usage
• MMSE, UCLA LS3, Morisky
Medication Adherence Scale
• Participant and end-user
satisfaction
• Data analysis and results
review
• Feedback from participants
and end-users
• Revisions to study design and
procedure
• Recruit larger sample
• Phase II