Table 2.
Details on capability and willingness to participate in a VA Video Connect (VVC) appointment (N=118).
| Variable | Participants, n (%) | ||
| Availability of internet access | 91 (77) | ||
| Availability of email access | 83 (70) | ||
| Availability of a device with a camera | 67 (56) | ||
| Capable of participating in VVC appointmentsa | 66 (56) | ||
| Willingness to participate in VVC appointments | 69 (58) | ||
| Capable and willing to participate in VVC appointments | 63 (53) | ||
| Type of device available (n=83) |
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Smartphone | 28 (34) | |
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Tablet | 6 (7) | |
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Desktop computer | 44 (53) | |
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All above devices | 5 (6) | |
| Availability of a caregiver to help set up the VVC appointment (n=40) | 23 (58) | ||
| Relationship of the caregiver (n=23) |
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Spouse | 13 (57) | |
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Sibling | 2 (9) | |
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Child | 7 (30) | |
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Other | 1 (4) | |
aOlder adults with availability of internet access, email, and a device with camera were considered capable to do the VVC appointments.