Telehealth and its implementation in respiratory sleep medicine.
Curr Opin Pulm Med
; 27(6): 523-528, 2021 11 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1398184
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated that the technological progress in digitization is also essential for the medical sector. In the field of sleep-disordered breathing, the novel eHealth methods already do offer smart solutions for currently insufficiently addressed problems. RECENT FINDINGS:
In general, the potential of telemedicine tools can be focused on three basic aspects interaction between clinicians, interaction between clinician and patient, and interaction between patient and the mobile health technology. The pandemic situation resulted in a rapid development of reimbursement for telehealth services. In recent years, evidence on the positive benefits of using telemedicine-based support as part of respiratory therapy follow-up is increasing. It is important to consider patient groups, telemedicine methodology, type of intervention, and targeting criteria in all studies conducted.SUMMARY:
Given the scarcity of resources for leading common diseases, we must keep an eye on the new digitization concepts in respiratory medicine care. It must be implemented precisely, cost-effectively, and also more connecting between sectors and disciplines and at eye level with our patients. By means of patient engagement systems, an important part of modern precision medicine can be established. Digital support systems are valuable for supporting medical staff. They are not meant to replace medical staff but to facilitate their work and improve its quality.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pulmonary Medicine
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Telemedicine
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Opin Pulm Med
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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