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

Close the Digital Dividewith I/O Both High Tech and

Low• Use webcam, chat, or

email 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