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 screen WAN 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 Divide with I/O Both High Tech and Low Use webcam, chat, or 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