Telehealth: Defining Characteristics, Impact on Nursing Practice, Integration in Healthcare, Evidence-based Practice and Recommended Strategies for Implementation

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Defining characteristics of telehealth:
Telehealth is a technology that provides the opportunity for remote screening,
assessment, diagnosis and treatment of health care consumers using information and
communication technology likes computers and mobile phones. Some of the defining
characteristics of telehealth are provision for remote service, automation and timely access to
care (Tuckson, Edmunds & Hodgkins, 2017). The personal definition of telehealth includes those
services that provide the opportunity to provide care without the need to visit health clinic by the
use of communication technologies like telephones and laptop.
Impact of telehealth on nursing practice:
Telehealth is a technology that improves nursing practice by giving nurses the
opportunity to provide care to patients living in remote areas. Emergence of this technology has
supported nurse to acquire advanced clinical skills and develop the expertise to handle digital
communication technology to interact with patient. It has given nurse the opportunity to engage
in professional development. In addition, telehealth has allowed nurses to improve
communication with caregivers and patients and customize patient care quickly and effectively
(Bashir & Bastola, 2018).
Integration of telehealth in healthcare:
Telehealth is currently integrated in health care system in different ways. Telehealth is
now being is used to schedule patient appointment, provide remote based services and
recommend patient to appropriate care service. Effective integration of telehealth in daily health
service ensures that patients receive the right care at the right place and at the right time. It is