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Abstract
The feasibility and reliability of videoconferencing assessments of autonomy, mobility, and nutrition in seniors versus traditional medical assessments was conducted using 38 seniors, 21 of which were found to evaluable, with an average age of 78, from two long-term healthcare facilities managed by the City of Ottawa, and one independent assisted-living community in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Subjects were randomized to two study arms, whereby the order of videoconferencing and traditional medical assessments varied. Autonomy, mobility, and nutrition, were measured using the standard of care assessments AGGIR, Tinetti, and AQRD, respectively. Each assessment was conducted twice for each subject in random order. The percent agreement between videoconferencing or telemedicine and traditional medical assessments for the respondents using the three standard of care assessments was 89.4% with an associated 10.6% variability, 3.5% of which was attributed to fluctuations in the physical health of the subjects during the study.
Such promising results from videoconferencing assessments of autonomy, mobility, and nutrition in seniors versus traditional medical assessments, are encouraging for the future use of telemedicine to reduce the soaring costs of healthcare among seniors.
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Nov 2002 "Move over superwoman. Evelyn Shore has it covered" |
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March 2002, The Magic of Intergenerational Videoconferencing. Read the article. |
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| This program made us television stars - and new friends | PACE 2000 volunteer George Lamb's article on Perley-Immigrants VC session | |
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July 26, 2001 |
Video Hookup
Links Generations Teleconference helps
preschoolers bring joy to vets By Karina Roman |
Weekly "Virtual Play School" Videoconference sessions between seniors and pre-schoolers is featured. |
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Dec. 12, 2000 |
Seniors turn on, tune in and stay connected | The Ottawa Citizen reports on the the Videoconference Sessions between Perley Veterans' Health Centre and a Seniors' residence. |
June 26, 1999 |
Physiotherapy, High-Tech Style |
The Ottawa Citizen reports on the tremendous success of the technological demonstration at the Perley Veterans' Health Centre. |
December 23, 1998 |
Christmas Across the Miles |
A report on the bringing together of people between the Centre d'Accueil Champlain in Vanier and France via Videoconferencing. |
December 28, 1998 |
Technology allows Canadian Seniors to meet French kids by Jennifer Campbell | With the help of sophisticated video-conferencing equipment, young and old alike were linked up to spend a few hours together on Christmas Eve |
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December 31, 1998 |
An Overseas Christmas |
Another report on the Videoconferencing demonstration Très, Très Fort with France over the Christmas season. Read the original French version here. |
December 15, 1998 |
Worldwide Christmas in Ottawa |
Le Droit writes about the PACE 2000 Videoconferencing demonstration Très, Très Fort with France during the Christmas season. Read the original French version here. |
June 23, 1998 |
Investment of $500,000 in Intergenerational Telecommunications Project |
Le Droit reports on investments made into this unique application of telecommunications technology (translated from French) Click here to read the original French version. |
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June 1999 |
Le Journal de l'immersion Journal |
Le journal de l'immersion Journal describes a PACE 2000 project involving seniors helping students learning French. |
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June 17, 1998 |
School Trip: 21st Century Technology Bridges the Gap |
Article describes a school trip involving a Videoconference with seniors found to be both rewarding and educational. |
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December 6, 1999 |
Bringing Seniors and New Immigrants Together in a Canadian Christmas Celebration |
An article by Nathalie Richard about the activities provided by PACE 2000 linking the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre and the Catholic Immigration Centre in the spirit of Christmas. |
August 18, 1999 |
PACE 2000 Virtual Intergenerational Network is Growing |
An article by Liane Meunier explaining the latest goings on with PACE 2000's Intergenerational Network. |
May 23, 1999 |
A Beautiful Dream |
Another article by Liane Meunier and Tony Banza Ilunga about PACE 2000's activities. |
June, 1998 |
School Trip: 21st Century Technology Bridges the Gap |
Article describes a Grade 12 Sociology class's participation in a Videoconference with seniors found to be both rewarding and educational. |
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