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2024-10-26 @ 9:21 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00261664
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2011-07-27
First Post:
2005-12-02
Brief Title:
Empowering Elders Through Technology
Sponsor:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Organization:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Study Overview
Official Title:
Empowering Elders Through Technology
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2011-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Telehomecare is a technology that individuals use in their homes to communicate with health providers electronically This technology can help them function at a higher level and avoid undesirable hospitalizations by making changes in their everyday behaviors but research is needed to understand how telehomecare supports health behavior change and leads to improved health status
The hypothesis being tested is that the use of an electronic method of monitoring and transmitting health information facilitates patient empowerment with subsequent effects on the patients ability to manage herhis treatment regimen more effectively The study will explore the relationship between telehomecare and acquisition of knowledge and will show whether changes in knowledge levels translate to changes in behaviors and improved health outcomes The effects of two different telehomecare systems nurse-directed vs patient-directed on knowledge self-management and health status will be compared A further goal is to illuminate the attitudes of physicians regarding the use of telehomecare in the treatment of their elderly community dwelling patients
Results will inform managers and policymakers who are responsible for integrating eHealth mechanisms into chronic disease protocols funding health care programs and creating policies that support the use of information technology by all Americans
The hypothesis being tested is that the use of an electronic method of monitoring and transmitting health information facilitates patient empowerment with subsequent effects on the patients ability to manage herhis treatment regimen more effectively The study will explore the relationship between telehomecare and acquisition of knowledge and will show whether changes in knowledge levels translate to changes in behaviors and improved health outcomes The effects of two different telehomecare systems nurse-directed vs patient-directed on knowledge self-management and health status will be compared A further goal is to illuminate the attitudes of physicians regarding the use of telehomecare in the treatment of their elderly community dwelling patients
Results will inform managers and policymakers who are responsible for integrating eHealth mechanisms into chronic disease protocols funding health care programs and creating policies that support the use of information technology by all Americans
Detailed Description:
This study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its Health e-Technologies Initiative wwwhetinitiativeorg is investigating the impact of telehomecare on health outcomes of persons with heart failure The study began on September 1 2003 and ends on February 28 2006
This study targets elderly persons with congestive heart failure CHF a major health problem affecting more than 4 million Americans The research hypothesis being tested is that the use of an electronic method of monitoring and transmitting health information facilitates patient empowerment with subsequent effects on the patients ability to manage herhis treatment regimen more effectively The study will explore the linkages between telehomecare and acquisition of knowledge and will show whether changes in knowledge levels translate to changes in behaviors and improved health outcomes
The effects of two different telehomecare systems nurse-directed vs patient-directed on knowledge self-management and health status will be compared A further goal is to illuminate the attitudes of physicians regarding the use of telehomecare in the treatment of their elderly community dwelling patients
Specific objectives are
1 To evaluate the impact of telehomecare on patients knowledge and self-management of heart failure and cardiovascular health outcomes
2 To compare the effect of two different telehomecare systems on patients knowledge and self-management of heart failure and cardiovascular health outcomes
3 To investigate how the personal characteristics of older persons influence human-computer interaction and user satisfaction
4 To describe and predict the attitudes and intentions of physicians regarding the use of telehomecare applications and
5 To analyze relationships among individual characteristics information use self-management of heart-failure and health status
This study targets elderly persons with congestive heart failure CHF a major health problem affecting more than 4 million Americans The research hypothesis being tested is that the use of an electronic method of monitoring and transmitting health information facilitates patient empowerment with subsequent effects on the patients ability to manage herhis treatment regimen more effectively The study will explore the linkages between telehomecare and acquisition of knowledge and will show whether changes in knowledge levels translate to changes in behaviors and improved health outcomes
The effects of two different telehomecare systems nurse-directed vs patient-directed on knowledge self-management and health status will be compared A further goal is to illuminate the attitudes of physicians regarding the use of telehomecare in the treatment of their elderly community dwelling patients
Specific objectives are
1 To evaluate the impact of telehomecare on patients knowledge and self-management of heart failure and cardiovascular health outcomes
2 To compare the effect of two different telehomecare systems on patients knowledge and self-management of heart failure and cardiovascular health outcomes
3 To investigate how the personal characteristics of older persons influence human-computer interaction and user satisfaction
4 To describe and predict the attitudes and intentions of physicians regarding the use of telehomecare applications and
5 To analyze relationships among individual characteristics information use self-management of heart-failure and health status
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None