Recent Publications in Home Telehospice

Oliver, DR, Demiris, G, Day, M. Courtney, KL, and Porock, D. 2006. Telehospice support for elder caregivers of hospice patients: Two case studies. J. Palliat Med. Apr;9(2):264-7.
This project reports on the experience of two hospice caregivers using videophone technology to enhance communication with their care providers. The data show the overall satisfaction and technical feasibility with videophone technology in home hospice. The case studies have great implication for future research because they reveal many unexpected issues relevant for future large-scale interventions.

Kinsella, A. 2005. Telehospice and its use in home hospice care delivery today. Caring Magazine Nov; 24 (11): 54-57.

Demiris, G., Oliver, D.R.P., Porock, D., and Courtney, K. 2004. Missouri telehospice project: background and next steps. Home Health Care Technology Report May/Jun 1 (4): 49, 55.

Oliver, D.R.P., and Demiris, G. 2004. An assessment of the readiness of hospice organizations to accept technological innovation. J Telemedicine and Telecare Jun 1; 10 (3); 170-4.

Kinsella, A. 2004. Telehospice:A Resource Manual for Program Development and Implementation. Asheville, NC: Information For Tomorrow.

NHPCO. 2004. Rural Toolkit. Providing Hospice and Palliative Care in Rural and Frontier Areas. Alexandria, VA: NHPCO.

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