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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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Careers in Virtual Nursing: What You Need to Know

Post University

The Technological Foundation of Virtual Nursing Believe it or not, the first telemedicine technology was used as far back as the 1960s when NASA built health monitoring sensors into the spacesuits of astronauts so their vitals could be tracked during space travel.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Rural communities and health systems are addressing this challenge through telehealth and digital health tools and platforms. They're using platforms that enable rural residents to meet with specialists online, either from their homes or from telemedicine stations set up at local hospitals, health clinics, or doctor's offices.

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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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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.

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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

UAB Hospital leadership concluded that an alternative to ED transfers could improve access to appropriate care, create a more convenient pathway for patients, and improve health outcomes. Patients wouldn’t be allowed to come to this area from home; it would be available only for that day’s scheduled patients.

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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.