Article Title

Using Person-centered Scheduling with Geriatric Patients to Reduce Anxiety with Telepsychiatry

Authors

Jody G. Long, Jacksonville State UniversityFollow
Patricia A. Wilkerson, Arkansas State University
Evi Taylor, Arkansas State University
John H. Hall, Arkansas State University
Christopher Peters, Arkansas State University

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study explored using person-centered scheduling with telepsychiatry for rural community geriatric patients. Quantitative research approaches were used to determine the level of satisfaction participants experienced with person-centered scheduling and geriatric telepsychiatry. Method: Quantitative data were collected by using the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) before scheduling the first appointment and to assess the intervention’s effectiveness after the telepsychiatry session. Results: Person-centered telepsychiatry scheduling decreased geriatric patients’ anxiety as evidenced by Zung SAS scores. Conclusion: Older adult patients saw telepsychiatry as a viable means of treatment. Future research with geriatrics from different regions is needed.

Implications and future directions include exploring patient responses from different regions such as rural areas vs. urban metropolitan areas. Qualitative data from different age categories, 65 to 75 and over 75 may yield different perspectives. The results of this study are consistent with the benefits of person-centered approaches and the benefits of telepsychiatry.

Key words: Person-centered scheduling, geriatrics, telepsychiatry

Recommended Citation

Long, Jody G.; Wilkerson, Patricia A.; Taylor, Evi; Hall, John H.; and Peters, Christopher (2018) "Using Person-centered Scheduling with Geriatric Patients to Reduce Anxiety with Telepsychiatry," Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal: Vol. 10: No. 1, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61611/2165-4611.1177
Available at: https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/crsw/vol10/iss1/12