Employing telehealth to enhance overall quality of life and health for families

Mary DeVany, Dale Alverson, Joe D'Iorio, Scott Simmons

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Abstract

The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability to support the family as they deal with their health needs should be a keystone to our mission. The availability of telehealth services can be a significant support, especially in the time of difficult health situations (cancer, abuse, pediatric needs, aging parents, financial strain) where keeping a family together and connected can be very beneficial to keeping that family foundation strong. As our society looks for ways to stretch the capabilities of our healthcare infrastructure, telehealth can help keep families connected in times of challenging healthcare situations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1003-1007
Number of pages5
JournalTelemedicine and e-Health
Volume14
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Home health monitoring
  • Military medicine
  • Telehealth

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