Several Benefits Of Telehealth Solutions

By Katina Brady


By finding new ways and technologies to accomplish things in health care the modern system improves. Those living in Lawrence, KS will find that there are many advantages to telehealth solutions. Some that come to mind:

Allowing patients to be monitored and access health services remotely through the phone gives them freedom to remain in their homes longer. When a patient has a chronic illness that requires constant monitoring there is an extra layer of distress added to them when they are forced to leave their home to stay in a care facility.

Long term health costs will be reduced. When a patient can be monitored in their own home the costs are significantly lower than if they require admittance to a care facility. For many the savings make treatment achievable.

There will be less need for trips to the emergency room. Many times an alarming health concern does not need a trip to the emergency room, but can be dealt with at home with the proper directions given by a professional.

Work flow in the clinic can be reduced. Doctors will be able to follow the condition of their patients remotely reducing the number of office visits. This brings a benefit to the doctor and to the patient. The doctor can book more necessary appointments and the patients can be sure their doctor is giving them close attention without needing to travel to the office to visit the doctor.

The number of patients re-admitted to the hospital will decrease. When patients are monitored remotely they will follow doctors prescription more closely which will help their condition to begin to improve. Also when they are followed closely any change in a patient's condition can be noticed and treated promptly before it becomes necessary to return to the hospital.

The quality of life that patients experience will improve. Having a chronic illness means that the patient will have many appointments to travel to, so by allowing them to be monitored remotely through the phone line they will have less time spent at appointments. Less time traveling to visit doctors gives patients more time to spend doing activities that they enjoy and bring them satisfaction.

Patient compliance will increase. When a patient is having their condition checked daily they will tend to take their treatment more seriously and will be less likely to forget to take pills. Other areas such as suggested exercise and refraining from smoking or drinking will also increase in compliance for the same reason.

Patient education and self-care will improve. With a system of remote health care patients are empowered to participate more fully in their own care. They become educated about their condition and what is required of them to contribute to their own care. Patients that are empowered to understand their condition and what they can do for themselves will have better outcomes.

The chances of patient mortality will drop. By monitoring the patient closely through remote monitoring any warning signs that their condition is deteriorating will not be missed, allowing the doctor to adjust treatment as needed. This extra safety net is a comfort to those who care for the patient, the patient's family and the patients themselves.




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