Telehealth and Medicine Today

Enhancing the Utilization of Elderly Health Posts: The Role of Family and Community in Deli Serdang

Basyariah Lubis — 2024-12-19

There is low utilization of Posyandu Elderly services in Deli Serdang Regency, even though the number of elderly continues to increase. Only 5-10% of the total elderly population uses the service, influenced by inadequate service quality, the perception that Posyandu is only for the sick, and minimal understanding of its benefits. The purpose of this study is the Influence of the Role of Students, Village Heads, Cadres and Peers on the Utilization of the Elderly Love House at the Integrated Health Post. This study is quantitative cross-sectional research involving 192 elderly respondents from a population of 7,883 registered at the elderly health post in Lubuk Pakam District, using stratified random sampling and analyzed with the chi-square test at an alpha level of 0.05. This study reveals that the utilization of Rumah Kasih by the elderly is significantly influenced by the roles of cadres, village heads, and peers, while student involvement remains suboptimal. Notably, emotional and informational support from families also plays a crucial role. These findings highlight the need for innovative collaboration among stakeholders to enhance access to and utilization of Rumah Kasih, emphasizing a holistic approach to elderly care that integrates community support.

The Next Generation of Telehealth

Shayan Vayas, MD — 2024-12-16

Tech is expensive, hospitals are closing and rural America is suffering. Access and workflow problems still exist, so how do we make this a workable success? Translating efficiencies do exist for consumer and health systems, but the elephant in the room is financial incentives and paying physicians for volume. Perhaps payors need to step up? Panelists end with near term predictions. This sizzling discussion, complete with sparks over EHR vendors, present a no holes barred discussion with those at the forefront and in the trenches of healthcare.

The discussion provides a window into the caliber and intensity of discussions throughout the annual ConV2X 2024 On Demand, Blending Technology to Meet Patient Needs, located at https://telehealth.conv2xsymposium.com/agenda

Virtual Nursing Initiatives in an Urban Hospital System with a Flagship Academic Hospital and Seven Satellite Hospitals: A Discussion of Successful Interventions and Future Directions

Ngoc-Anh Nguyen, MD — 2024-12-16

The implementation of virtual nursing enables remote support, reducing the workload of bedside nurses and enhancing patient care. Its use expanded in response to workforce shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since gained approval from both bedside staff and patients, while also helping to mitigate staff burnout. Virtual nursing interventions have been shown to improve patient safety and the quality of care. At our institution, virtual nursing is facilitated through an artificial intelligence-assisted care platform, delivered via mobile carts equipped with tablets or two-way wall-mounted cameras with audio and visual capabilities. This discussion will highlight virtual nursing initiatives across our academic flagship hospital and seven satellite hospitals, which commenced in June 2022, as well as our vision and goals for future expansion.

Electronic Health Record Modernization: Nursing Excellence through Virtual Care

MARY KATE SWEENEY — 2024-12-16

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is undergoing an Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) across the entire enterprise, with the goal of creating a shared Federal Electronic Health Record (FEHR). In 2017, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) joined with the Department of Defense (DOD) to plan for the transition to a modernized, combined EHR platform to capture the healthcare delivery of both active-duty members and veterans. The VHA anticipated transitioning to the new EHR across all medical centers nationally over a period of 10 years—”the largest EHR transition in history.” The first rollout was in October 2020 in Spokane, Washington, USA.

Reimagining Virtual Nursing: The Role of AI

Melody Cibock — 2024-12-16

Predictions That Will Guide Telehealth Through 2025

Greg Caressi — 2024-12-16

Telehealth and virtual health have expanded greatly since the pandemic, driven by demand for access and the acceptance of technology as a means to expand care delivery and monitoring. Healthcare providers are becoming more strategic in how they are leveraging telehealth solutions within their portfolio and solution providers are using a variety of cutting edge technologies to expand the options and benefits telehealth can deliver. Given the hunger for data and the goals of preventive and precision care, telehealth will experience continued investment in 2025. Convergence of innovative and emerging technology will help telehealth solutions delivernew capabilities for providers and individuals.

Transitioning From Crisis to Continuity Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: Adoption of Telehealth by Sehat Kahani Healthcare Providers, Karachi, Pakistan

Sara Saeed Khurram — 2024-12-19

Objective: To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of telehealth services among healthcare providers in Karachi, Pakistan post-COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the Sehat Kahani platform.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 388 healthcare professionals utilising the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). Sociodemographic information, encompassing age, gender, speciality, and experience, was also gathered.

Results: The predominant demographic of participants was female (89.9%), with ages ranging from 25 to 46 (90%). A majority of participants (86%) were of Pakistani origin. The average TUQ score was 5.73 (± 0.4), reflecting a favourable view of telehealth. Identified key challenges encompassed inadequate internet access (92%), limited financial resources (54%), legal issues (49%), and limitations in the treatment of specific diseases (78%).

Conclusion: Telehealth possesses considerable potential to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality in Pakistan. Addressing problems like as infrastructure, budgetary limitations, and legal obstacles is essential for its extensive implementation. Future investigations should examine the enduring effects of telemedicine on patient outcomes and the efficiency of healthcare systems.

Keywords: mHealth, Telemedicine, TUQ (Telehealth Usability Questionnaire), Sehat Kahani, Covid-19, Pandemic