Clinical Expertise/Expert Opinion

 

Consensus Guidelines

No consensus guidelines were found.

 

 

 

 

Client/Patient/Caregiver Perspectives

 

Cognitive Intervention for Community-Dwelling Older Persons with Memory Problems: Telemedicine Versus Face-to-Face Treatment Poon, P., Hui, E., et al. (2005). Int J Geriatr Psychiatry, 20(3), 285-286. Added: July 2011

 

Description

This randomized controlled trial examined the feasibility, acceptability and outcomes of cognitive interventions provided in face-to-face or internet-based treatment arms. Participants included individuals with the diagnosis of mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment. 

 

Conclusions

• Overall cognitive outcomes did not differ significantly when delivered via teleconferencing or face-to-face.
• "Over 90% of the VC [videoconferencing] group was satisfied with the audio and visual quality of the VC system" (p. 286).
• "The majority of the VC [videoconferencing] group preferred the VC program as they felt that this mode of care could save time and cost...compared to existing CI [cognitive intervention] programs" (p. 286).

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