Telehealth Interventions Can Benefit Patient With Chronic Illness
Posted on May 12, 2008 at 10:46 am.
Filed Under Health, Technology |
Telecommunication technology is being used to delivery health care services to patients. Using telehealth means that patients are selected to receive follow-up by telephone or videophone after hospitalization. Healthcare worker can interact with the patients regularly and can provide a sense of security. Patients can discuss their concerns on a frequent basis.
Researcher from University of Missouri found that patients who received a telehealth intervention delayed hospital re-admission rates compared to patients who received traditional care.
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