Question

For this assignment, you will read a case study that describes the steps taken to help an elderly woman remain independent in the comfort of her own home. Based on the scenario described in the case study, you will creat a set of questions to ask the Telehealth Director

Case Study Telehealth Mrs Smith 82 years old

Answer 1

For each topic, write your question and rationale:

Topic: Meeting the health needs for Mrs. Smith

Your question: Are the electronic devices really helping Mrs. Smith? Or are they going to be more hindering the older that she gets?

Rationale: They are meeting the need for Mrs. Smith right now, but when she becomes older and more frail there will have to be other methods that Mrs. Smith will need to meet all of her health needs.

Topic: Decision-making process for technology selected for Mrs. Smith

Your question: How many people are on a team for making decisions for Mrs. Smith, and are this really practical older people?

Rationale: Mrs. Smith has a few different staff members that are looking after her plan of care.

Topic: Benefits and risks in using Tele health technology for Mrs. Smith

Your question: How well is Mrs. Smith responding to all of these different devices?

Rationale: It is convenient for Mrs. Smith at this moment in time, but it will need to be adjusted to meet her needs as time goes on.

Topic: Cost and staff involved in using Tele health technology for Mrs. Smith

Your question: Are all of these machines really cost effective for an older person on a fixed income?

Rationale: No, not really because most insurance companies will only cover so much. The insurance companies will more than likely not cover all of those devices that the agency gave her.