Recent Advances and Innovation in Telehealth Use Among Older Adults
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 129
Special Issue Editor
2. Research Development and Innovation Center, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City 1440, Philippines
3. Phi Gamma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society in Nursing, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA
Interests: educational gerontology; gerotechnology; research ethics; telehealth; mobile health; telerehabilitation; healthcare robots, human–computer interaction; artificial intelligence; reality–virtuality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global demographic shift toward an aging population presents unprecedented challenges for healthcare delivery systems. With older adults representing the fastest-growing demographic, healthcare sectors are facing mounting pressure to develop innovative, accessible care models for this population. Telehealth has emerged as a transformative solution, bridging geographical barriers, reducing costs, and improving access for those with mobility limitations or residing in underserved areas.
Recent technological advances in artificial intelligence, wearable devices, reality–virtuality, remote monitoring, and user-friendly interfaces create new possibilities for remote healthcare delivery. These innovations address critical aspects of aging: chronic disease management, medication adherence, fall prevention, cognitive monitoring, and mitigation of social isolation. The importance of research in this area is underscored by the increasing prevalence of chronic conditions among older adults, shortages of geriatric specialists, rising healthcare costs, and the demonstrated potential of telehealth to improve outcomes while enhancing quality of life. Studies have shown that properly implemented telehealth interventions can significantly improve multidimensional health outcomes, operational efficiency, leadership effectiveness, and overall quality of life.
Despite promising developments, research gaps persist regarding optimal implementation strategies, long-term effectiveness, digital equity, and age-friendly solutions that accommodate diverse technological literacy levels. This Special Issue showcases cutting-edge research and evidence-based telehealth practices among older adults. I invite researchers, clinicians, technologists, and policy experts to submit original articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that address the multifaceted landscape of telehealth for older adults.
Prof. Dr. Michael Joseph Dino
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- telehealth
- telemedicine
- ehealth
- digital health
- older adults
- aging
- remote monitoring
- geriatric care
- healthcare innovation
- digital divide
- chronic disease management
- health technology
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