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Telemedicine and Virtual Consultations: Expanding Nursing Roles in Rural Healthcare

Daily Nurse

Much research indicates that rural communities have more chronic conditions and poorer health outcomes. Rural nurses have a profound ability to play a critical role in their community healthcare as telemedicine becomes more mainstream. All of this has a significant impact on community members, too.

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Dr. Paul MacKoul Talks About How Postpartum Technologies Enhance Care for New Mothers

Scrubs

So they need access to mental health resources. The availability of new technologies improves the quality of care, helping promote better health outcomes. As technology advances, more innovative solutions will support maternal health and overall well-being. Many mothers grapple with postpartum depression or anxiety.

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Avoiding the Landmines on the Path to HealthTech Innovation

Healthcare Law Insights blog

As digital health platforms and telemedicine expand, the debate around licensure and the potential for the unlicensed provision of professional services intensifies. Those interested in the realm of AI in healthcare must understand that AI systems considered medical devices may require premarket notification or approval.

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Neonatal Nursing in Rural and Underserved Communities

Every Nurse

Telemedicine and Remote Consultations Telemedicine and remote consultations can help improve access to specialized care for newborns in rural areas. With the help of telemedicine, neonatal nurses in rural areas can connect with specialists in larger medical centers who can provide guidance and support in real-time.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

The project included use of the organization’s telemedicine AnyWhere Care (AWC) web application, which patients can download to their smartphones. The application then feeds data to the patient’s electronic health record (EHR). An over­view of prevalence, determinants and health outcomes of poly­pharmacy.

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Digital-First Strategies For Nursing

Carlow Today & Tomorrow

Some of the technological advancements that are improving nursing and the patient experience include wearable devices and smartphones, telemedicine and virtual care, and electronic medical records. Improving both the patient and provider experience has become a top priority for health organizations.

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How Workplace Violence Impacts Home Health Nurses

Nurse.com

With patients’ continued preference to remain at home and advances in telemedicine, home health nurses will continue to be a major area of growth within the healthcare industry. The study noted that confidence in addressing workplace aggression buffered homecare workers against negative work and health outcomes.