Improving digital skills for hospitalized veterans to access telemedicine
Official title: A Pilot Digital Literacy Intervention to Engage Hospitalized Veterans with MyHealtheVet and VA Video Connect
Funded at Iowa City VA Medical Center · NIH-10997621 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping hospitalized veterans learn how to use online tools like MyHealtheVet and VA Video Connect, so they can easily access healthcare services from home after they leave the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa City VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1I21HX003875-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997621 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized veterans who may struggle with digital literacy and require follow-up care after discharge.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already proficient in using digital health tools or those who do not have access to telemedicine services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the digital literacy of hospitalized veterans by providing in-person training on using MyHealtheVet and VA Video Connect. The intervention focuses on equipping veterans with the necessary skills to effectively engage with telemedicine services, which are increasingly important in the post-pandemic healthcare landscape. By addressing the digital skills gap, the study seeks to improve veterans' access to care after hospitalization. The approach includes hands-on education during their hospital stay, making it a unique opportunity for immediate learning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve veterans' ability to access and utilize telemedicine services, leading to better post-hospitalization care.
How similar studies have gone: While similar digital literacy interventions have been explored in outpatient settings, this approach of providing training during hospitalization is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa City VA Medical Center
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'shea, Amy Mj — Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: O'shea, Amy Mj
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.