couse point nov 13
A nurse communicating directly with a patient via videoconference to provide support and guidance falls under what type of telehealth?
Real time telehealth
Which of these is not a characteristic of mobile technology?
Stationary
In addition to telehome care, in which of the following areas has telehealth also had a successful impact?
Teletrauma care Disaster healthcare Telemental health
Electronic clinical decision support is an advantage of using mobile technology in health care.
true
Telenursing is the practice of nursing over distance using telecommunications technology.
true
telehealth is the delivery of health-related services through telecommunication devices.
true
Which of these is an example of mobile technology in health care?
Class podcasts Downloadable drug references Patient portal
Despite differences in hardware and operating systems, which is a primary design feature common to mobile technology?
Interoperability
Which of the following has been a persistent challenge in telehealth?
Reimbursement processes
Which services are made possible through telehealth? (Select all that apply.)
Text messaging , Telemonitoring, Teleconferencing, Electronic consultation (E-Consult)
What has research demonstrated concerning patient care outcomes related to telehealth services?
Outcomes have been significant and positive.
Who defined telemedicine as 'the electronic exchange of patient information between two sites for improving the patient's health status,' and defined telehealth as 'a broader term extending beyond the delivery of clinical services'?
American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
Which familiar nursing equipment is computer-driven? (Select all that apply.)
Barcode patient identification bracelets, Intravenous administration pumps, Medication scanning system, Digital thermometer
Implementing a telehealth program can be described in which of the following ways?
Complex and expensive, but worthy of investment
Which of the following choices is an example of an advantage telehealth provides for nurses?
Distance learning
What nursing services are available through telehealth? (Select all that apply.)
Electronic referrals with nurse practitioners Minor injury consulting, Home telenursing, Connects to call centers
What are the recognized benefits of telehealth for patient care? (Select all that apply.)
Enhanced patient care, Reduced travel time, Increased productivity, Access to specialists
Telemental health is the delivery of a recorded therapy session to a patient.
FALSE
What are the operational factors that should be considered in the implementation of telehealth services? (Select all that apply.)
Infrastructure, Equipment, Facilities, Technical issues Licensing/credentialing, Reimbursement
Who defined telenursing as 'telecommunications technology in nursing to enhance patient care'
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Research supports which of the following benefits of using remote monitoring for chronically ill patients? (Select all that apply.)
Reduced emergency room visits, Reduced costs, Reduced hospital readmission rates Improved health care
The use of devices and sensors to collect and automatically transmit health information (e.g., vital signs) without voice interaction between the patient and health provider is known as what?
Remote monitoring
Which one of these questions is not something an organizational leader should consider when implementing telehealth?
What safety precautions can be streamlined for simplicity?
What is the major advantage of a handheld computer when considering the care of patients?
time management