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Virtual reality for pain management has potential, but hurdles remain

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A study published this week in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that virtual reality can be a useful, scalable and appealing alternative to existing pain management approaches. Health Tech, a health equity incubation partner at UCSF, and AppliedVR, a platform that provides therapeutic VR for pain management.

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Effective Chronic Pain Management in Pregnancy through Remote Patient Monitoring

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Chronic pain during pregnancy can be a challenging experience for expectant mothers. Studies conducted using administrative data estimate that 14% to 22% of pregnant women received a prescription for opioids during pregnancy. Pain Management During Pregnancy Pain management during pregnancy is a critical aspect of prenatal care.

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Family Telehealth Study of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Improves Children’s Behavior

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Fortunately, pediatric telehealth visits are proving to offer significant and maintained improvements for children with developmental disorders and their caregivers. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics offers insights into how telehealth-parenting interventions can support parents in working with their children’s behavior.

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Family Telehealth Study of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Improves Children’s Behavior

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Fortunately, pediatric telehealth visits are proving to offer significant and maintained improvements for children with developmental disorders and their caregivers. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics offers insights into how family telehealth interventions can support parents in working with their children’s behavior.

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Addiction Telehealth Using a Patient Gateway: A Multi-Cultural Case Study

Telebehavioral Health Institute

While many practitioners have been using telehealth systems for years, many have as yet to begin using patient gateways to augment their services, in-person or through telehealth systems. The following addiction telehealth scenario involves a recently immigrated Nigerian wife and mother struggling with opioid addiction.

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Can Telehealth Improve Opioid Abuse Treatment in the United States?

InTouch Health

How Telehealth is Changing Substance Abuse Treatment. As more patients struggle with pain management and addiction recovery, many health organizations are looking at telehealth as a possible solution to the opioid crisis. Improving Pain Management. The project will focus on serving patients within the U.S.

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Recognizing the Leaders of Telehealth

American Well

At this year’s Client Forum, hosted in Boston, MA, American Well recognized some of our trusted clients who have been extraordinary leaders throughout their telehealth journey. It was only a few years ago that Children’s Health was working alongside the Texas State Medical Board to legalize telehealth in the state.