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Communication Technology Preferences of Hospitalized and Institutionalized Frail Older Adults During COVID-19 Confinement: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Communication Technology Preferences of Hospitalized and Institutionalized Frail Older Adults During COVID-19 Confinement: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

The only remaining social link for patients and residents in these facilities during confinement has been virtual communication using a range of communication devices, notably telephone calls and video calls. The use of video calls is currently increasing because of the innovative nature of video, which allows people to speak to and hear others, view their expressions, and establish richer relationships than may be possible with a simple telephone call [4].

Guillaume Sacco, Sébastien Lléonart, Romain Simon, Frédéric Noublanche, Cédric Annweiler, TOVID Study Group

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020;8(9):e21845

Telehealth Home Support During COVID-19 Confinement for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Dementia: Survey Study

Telehealth Home Support During COVID-19 Confinement for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Dementia: Survey Study

Community-dwelling older adults are among the most vulnerable to the impact of this confinement. Their chronic conditions may be aggravated by the consequences of confinement [4]. Additionally, WHO underlines that people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia may face a greater challenge during the outbreak [5]. Their comprehension of the public health situation and the measures to follow, such as staying at home or wearing a mask, may be limited [6].

Jessica Marian Goodman-Casanova, Elena Dura-Perez, Jose Guzman-Parra, Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, Fermin Mayoral-Cleries

J Med Internet Res 2020;22(5):e19434