Healthcare Informatics: Telehealth's Impact on Patient Outcomes

This report delves into the significant impact of telehealth on healthcare informatics, examining its role in improving patient outcomes through the efficient organization and analysis of health records. It highlights the benefits of telehealth, such as increased access to healthcare services, improved efficiency, and better coordination, particularly in the context of stroke patients where telehealth enables rapid consultation and treatment. The report also addresses the challenges, including patient information security and technological needs like internet access and staff training. The report explores the importance of staff training for the effective use of telehealth equipment and the need for organizations to address coverage gaps and ensure the secure handling of sensitive patient data, referencing key studies and recommendations to support its findings.