Impact of IoT on geriatric telehealth
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits of the internet of things (IoT) technology on geriatric telehealth. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory case study approach is used to understand the applicability of the internet of medical things in geriatric telehealth. Data was collected from several managers who analyzed rates of re-hospitalizations for patients using telehealth services compared to those not using telehealth services and observations of patient satisfaction rates with telehealth services. Findings Benefits from the use of IoT included significant reductions in re-hospitalization rates for older adults and patients became more engaged in maintaining their health and wellness goals while becoming more tech-savvy, empowered and satisfied with the telehealth experience. Originality/value The present manuscript is among the few reports on the benefits of IoT on geriatric health care.