Telemedicine and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Are We Ready to Go Live?
Adv Skin Wound Care
; 33(8): 410-417, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-671109
ABSTRACT
Telemedicine use in the field of wound care had been increasing in popularity when the novel coronavirus 2019 paralyzed the globe in early 2020. To combat the constraints of healthcare delivery during this time, the use of telemedicine has been further expanded. Although many limitations of telemedicine are still being untangled, the benefits of virtual care are being realized in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In this article, the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine are discussed through two case examples that highlight the promise of implementation during and beyond the pandemic.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence
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Wound Healing
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Telemedicine
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pressure Ulcer
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Adv Skin Wound Care
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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