CO Care Tablet University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder.

CO Care Tablet

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder

Colorado CareTablet

• For older adults managing multiple chronic conditions

• Who are prone to critical transitions of care– Supports self-management– Coordinates care among

different doctors– Prepares for possible urgent

needs– Assists in return home after

admission

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado - Boulder

Based on Proven“Care Transitions Intervention”• Paper PHR with

– Medical history– Medication list– Follow up

information– Self-care directions– “Red flags” to

watch for

• Communicate with coach, caregivers, family

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado - Boulder

Appropriate for “Just at Hand” Strategy for Managing Health

Tablet PC • Easy-to-use touch

screenWAN card for

Internet access anywhere

• Park it where convenient

• Move it when you like

Familiar Paradigms Inform Design

• Integrate prompts and reminders with Vista Calendar

• Ongoing qualitative work to understand existing “lifeflows” and solutions

Scanners Simplify Medication Management

• No need to type in inscrutable medication names

• Uses handheld barcode scanner—well received in previous studies of older adults!

• All prescriptions will be bar-coded in future

Automatic Links to High-Quality

Consumer Health Information• Information in PHR

(medications, medical problems) is linked to trustworthy consumer health information from NLM

• Details are just a click away

Close the Digital Dividewith I/O Both High Tech and

Low• Use webcam, chat, or

email to communicate with– caregivers– loved ones– medical providers

• Print card to carry with you• No printer?

– Have it mailed to your home

• Doctors not wired? – Have PHR fax information to their

offices