Helping older adults with type 2 diabetes use telemedicine
Telemedicine Preparation for Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
This study is helping older African Americans with type 2 diabetes, ages 50-70, learn how to use telemedicine so they can easily attend virtual doctor appointments and get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University Hospitals of Cleveland NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10785410 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preparing older adults, particularly African Americans aged 50-70 with type 2 diabetes, to effectively use telemedicine for their healthcare needs. It addresses the digital divide by providing customized training to enhance their digital skills, ensuring they can participate in virtual diabetes management appointments. Participants will first be assessed for their current skills and then receive tailored training through a community-based organization. The ultimate goal is to empower these patients to successfully engage in telemedicine, improving their access to necessary healthcare services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 50-70 who have type 2 diabetes, particularly those who are African American and own an internet-capable device but have never participated in a telemedicine appointment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not own an internet-capable device or are outside the age range of 50-70 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to diabetes care for older adults who struggle with digital technology.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telemedicine can be effective for diabetes care, but this specific approach to training older adults in digital skills is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- University Hospitals of Cleveland — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rao, Goutham — University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Study coordinator: Rao, Goutham
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.