CO Care Tablet University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
Dec 21, 2015
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