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ArticleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society2025

Veteran comfort and satisfaction with comprehensive geriatric assessment via video telehealth to home.

Linda M Sawyer, Hallie E Keller, Maria D Cervantes, Teresa F Howell, Robynn J Scott, Janette Dunlap, Christine T Cigolle, Bonnie D Dawson, Dennis H Sullivan

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Linda M SawyerGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Hallie E KellerGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Maria D CervantesGeriatrics, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans' Healthcare System, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Teresa F HowellGeriatrics, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans' Healthcare System, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Robynn J ScottGeriatrics, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans' Healthcare System, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Janette DunlapGeriatrics, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans' Healthcare System, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Christine T CigolleGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Bonnie D DawsonGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-5398-9404
Dennis H SullivanGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundThe purpose of this project was to measure satisfaction with virtual comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA) among older Veterans (OVs).

methodsThe CGA involved five different healthcare providers and four one-hour VA Video Connect (VVC) calls. Using specific enrollment criteria, OVs were recruited in four cohorts separated by time. After completing the CGA, participants were asked to complete a 10-statement telephone questionnaire. Before analyses, responses to each statement were dichotomized as Agree (Agree/Strongly agree) or Do not Agree (Neutral/Disagree/Strongly Disagree). Descriptive statistics and Binomial generalized linear models (GLMs) were used to analyze the data.

resultsAll 269 enrolled OVs completed all components of the CGA. This included 79, 57, 61, and 72 Veterans in cohorts 1 to 4, respectively. Their average age was 76.0 ± 5.9 years, and they were predominately white (82%), male (94%), and residents of rural settings (64%). Of the 236 (88%) OVs who completed the telephone survey, 57% indicated they were comfortable using VVC and 57% expressed willingness to use VVC again; 44% felt that VVC was easier than going to in-person visits. The OVs in Cohort 1 were more likely to agree with these statements than those in the remaining cohorts, especially Cohorts 2 and 4. Differences in demographics partially explained some of these findings. The majority (89% or higher) of survey participants agreed with the remaining seven survey statements indicating they were satisfied with the CGA program.

conclusionOVs were very satisfied with their participation in a program of CGA, although not necessarily the mode of delivery. The percentage of participants who indicated discomfort using VVC for the CGA visits appeared to increase with time. Further work is needed to determine which OVs would be the best candidates to use VVC to complete all or part of a CGA.

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Geriatric AssessmentPatient SatisfactionTelemedicineVeteransAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited Statescomprehensive geriatric assessmentquality improvementveteran satisfactionVeterans health administrationvideo telehealth

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PMID39360482
PMCPMC11907756

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