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Telecare may boost homebound seniors' medication adherence according to JAMA study

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Researchers said telecare programs could allow homebound older adults to maintain a closer connection with healthcare providers.

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Telehealth can effectively manage COVID-19 at home, study finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A University of Iowa study published this month in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that an at-home telemonitoring program was an effective and sustainable way to manage COVID-19 for patients. THE LARGER TREND. And the added stress of living in a pandemic is enough to worsen a chronic condition, which has been reported.

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Telehealth can be a safe technique in high-risk pregnancies, study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A recent study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare found that telehealth can be safe and effective when it comes to managing high-risk pregnancies. " The research team reviewed studies from around the world involving telehealth and high-risk pregnancies over the past five years. WHY IT MATTERS.

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"The sustainable advancement of telehealth is one that removes inequalities in healthcare"

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

' The latest HIMSS study confirms the technical readability to embrace telecare, but the actual digital maturity was verified in the first weeks of the pandemic. The Nordics are leading in terms of adoption and use of telecare. Since we couldn't do anything without telecare, there was a big mind-shift.

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Australia ends support for 128 telehealth items

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A study published in October in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare pointed out from a survey that Australian patients prefer telehealth via phone than through videoconferencing, probably due to technical difficulties associated with the latter.

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Five new technologies for older adults  October 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

That can be due to a variety of barriers, including fear that they are not using them properly (UCSD study) , lack of internet access (which would limit awareness), low technology literacy ( TechCrunch ), including lack of familiarity with terminology, and physical challenges ( research from MPDI ). Learn more at eTagz.

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Bonus Features – June 25, 2023 – 77% of healthcare workers think burnout will cause a healthcare crisis, 62% of patients want digital communication to match the in-person experience, and more

Healthcare IT Today

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. The VA selected Sierra7 and AvaSure to provide a TeleCare Companion product for seven VA Medical Centers. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features.