Publisher's Synopsis
Master's Thesis from the year 2022 in the subject Health - Public Health, grade: 4.0, language: English, abstract: This research investigates the impact of telehealth services on improving the quality of life for elderly high-risk patients in Bahrain's primary healthcare sector. The study is organized into six chapters: Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion. The introduction lays out the context, identifies the problem statement, and outlines the research objectives. The literature review provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution and concepts of telehealth, its use in geriatric care, opportunities, barriers, and patient perceptions. The research methodology chapter explains the design, data collection methods, conceptual framework, and research hypotheses. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings reveal demographic information of the participants, effects of telehealth services on the quality of life for elderly high-risk patients, and the usability and acceptance of the telehealth system. This research contributes to understanding the potential of telehealth services for improving healthcare outcomes for high-risk elderly patients
