Yearly Archives: 2022

JMIR Publications: Pandemic-Triggered Adoption of Telehealth in Underserved Communities: Descriptive Study of Pre- and Post-shutdown Trends This study explored whether the temporary shift to telehealth services has changed the attitudes toward the usage of technology-enabled health services in rural communities. The study found that the trend in telemedicine claims had an opposite pattern [...]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth: Experiences with use of technology and telehealth among women with perinatal depression This study aimed to understand women’s perspectives on telehealth services for perinatal depression. The study consisted of seven postpartum and ten pregnant women who shared their experiences using telehealth. Findings suggest that telehealth may be a reasonable [...]

NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery: Telemedicine Is Mainstream Care Delivery In this recent survey, a majority of respondents credited telemedicine with improving patient health, providing good quality care and increasing access for vulnerable populations. However, the results also point to challenges that must be addressed as this field becomes more established. Of [...]

National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Innovations in Telehealth in Behavioral Health During COVID-19 The National Council for Mental Wellbeing released the “Innovations in Telehealth in Behavioral Health During COVID-19” report, which examined how the efficacy of telehealth services for mental health and substance use has differed among various populations. The report explored future [...]

DovePress: Telehealth Encourages Patients with Diabetes in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups to Return for in-Person Ophthalmic Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic This study evaluates the role telehealth visits played in helping patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) return for subsequent, in-person eye examinations after the outbreak of COVID-19. The study found that patients [...]

JAMA Network: Hospitalization Outcomes Among Patients With COVID-19 Undergoing Remote Monitoring A study found that implementing a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program led to positive outcomes for COVID-19 patients, including lower hospitalizations, intensive care use, and lengths of stay. Researchers performed a cohort study at Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network, [...]