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Describe a specific example of TeleHealth in use in healthcare
TELEHEALTH IN HEALTHCARE
Telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage your health care.
the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) defines telehealth as:
“The use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration.”
Telehealth is one of the best tool to connect the patient with doctor via phone or secure online video. cost of this comparable lower than the physical meet. It is secure as well as save our time.
Example--At-risk pregnant women in underserved communities often receive less than the recommended level of prenatal care, which can lead to adverse outcomes for their babies. The Center for Connected Health at Partners HealthCare uses mobile health programs to provide prenatal and post-partum support to help young women receiving care through community health centers have healthier pregnancies. Twenty-five young women, age 22 on average, receiving care at the Lynn Community Health Center, one of the most medically underserved communities in Massachusetts, received between one and four informational and supportive text messages each week. These women received the recommended level of prenatal care 9% more than similar pregnant women receiving care at the clinic who did not participate in the text message program. Due to this program’s success, the Center is expanding the text messaging program for pregnancy and prenatal care, chronic disease management, and health and wellness programs.
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