作者
D Keith McInnes, Leon Sawh, Beth Ann Petrakis, Sowmya R Rao, Stephanie L Shimada, Karin M Eyrich-Garg, Allen L Gifford, Henry D Anaya, David A Smelson
发表日期
2014/9/1
期刊
Telemedicine and e-Health
卷号
20
期号
9
页码范围
801-809
出版商
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
简介
Background: Addressing the health needs of homeless veterans is a priority in the United States, and, although information technologies can potentially improve access to and engagement in care, little is known about this population's use of information technologies or their willingness to use technologies to communicate with healthcare providers and systems. Materials and Methods: This study fills this gap through a survey of homeless veterans' use of information technologies and their attitudes about using these technologies to assist with accessing needed healthcare services. Results: Among the 106 homeless veterans surveyed, 89% had a mobile phone (one-third were smartphones), and 76% used the Internet. Among those with a mobile phone, 71% used text messaging. Nearly all respondents (93%) were interested in receiving mobile phone reminders (text message or phone call) about upcoming …
学术搜索中的文章
DK McInnes, L Sawh, BA Petrakis, SR Rao… - Telemedicine and e-Health, 2014