Telehealth: is it the silver bullet?
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2007
Abstract
The focus of our CQI Investigation was to determine whether home telehealth is the "Silver Bullet" in reducing re-hospitalizations, managing visits per episode, implementing disease management strategies, and improving patient satisfaction. In this article, we will discuss the challenges of developing and implementing a telehealth program in a free standing non-profit agency, the program design and its components, and obstacles encountered including those presented by home care staff and area physicians. When we started this project, we had no idea what the results would be. There were some surprises along the way.
Volume
26
Issue
7
First Page
26
Last Page
32
ISSN
0738-467X
Published In/Presented At
Conrad, C., Fuller, E., & Kessler, S. (2007). Telehealth: is it the silver bullet?. Caring : National Association for Home Care magazine, 26(7), 26–32.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
17702518
Department(s)
Patient Care Services / Nursing
Document Type
Article