Browsing by Author "Willis, Lia"
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- ItemInternet use by hospice families and providers: a review.(2007-05-10) Willis, Lia; Demiris, George; Oliver, Debra ParkerThis literature review explores the current evidence related to use of the Internet by hospice patients or families and palliative care hospice professionals The research questions guiding this study pertain to the current Internet based interventions in hospice and palliative care and the evidence of their effectiveness Six studies were identified as a result of an extensive literature review These studies included research about web based clinical interventions for patients and patients caregivers and hospice palliative care providers use of the Internet The majority of interventions involve accessing information via the Internet Participants among the studies included patients caregivers family members and health care professionals Findings overall indicate effectiveness of Internet based interventions Both patients and professionals are using the Internet to find answers to healthcare questions communicate and or deliver healthcare interventions
- ItemA telehealth case study of videophone use between family members.(2007-01-22) Hensel, Brian K; Oliver, Debra Parker; Demiris, George; Willis, LiaThis case study extends beyond the institution centric provider patient dyad to examine telehealth communication between a nursing home resident and a geographically distant family member The participants communicated regularly for three months by videophone They found technical performance and usability acceptable and were generally satisfied with this application of telehealth technology They assumed a strong role in self remedying technical and usability problems they experienced Potential implications associated with such use of telehealth technology by residence based patients and their significant others and the self directedness displayed by participants in this case study are discussed