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The Future of Nursing Informatics: Trends and Predictions for the Next Decade

Daily Nurse

Telehealth / Telemedicine Benefits: Time-saving aids in the optimization of all healthcare services while raising the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Challenges: More adequate technical abilities are needed, and nurses’ pessimistic views about telemedicine and their suspicions about privacy and data security might delay its adoption.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

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. The only thing we request of community hospitals is promotion." The idea is to make sure care remains in the community.

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Legislative Update

American Nurse

Each bill reflects SCNA’s commitment to advancing the profession and promoting the well-being of both healthcare providers and the communities they serve. HB 4159 – Telehealth and Telemedicine Modernization Act: HB 4159 focuses on modernizing telehealth and telemedicine practices in South Carolina.

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Dr. Paul MacKoul Talks About How Postpartum Technologies Enhance Care for New Mothers

Scrubs

The availability of new technologies improves the quality of care, helping promote better health outcomes. This type of technology can work well to support telemedicine and online-based therapy. Many mothers grapple with postpartum depression or anxiety. So they need access to mental health resources.

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What Is Virtual Healthcare?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

According to a survey conducted by Doximity, more than 83% of surveyed physicians expressed that telemedicine had proven valuable in improving the ongoing care for patients with complex or chronic conditions, while 65% noted it enhanced communication with their patients. What Is Virtual Care?

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Neonatal Nursing in Rural and Underserved Communities

Every Nurse

Providing quality care for newborns can help reduce infant mortality rates, promote early detection and intervention, support families and caregivers, and address health disparities. Promoting Early Detection and Intervention Early detection and intervention can be critical in ensuring the healthy development of newborns.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

The project included use of the organization’s telemedicine AnyWhere Care (AWC) web application, which patients can download to their smartphones. Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. American Nurse Journal. 2024; 19(3).