Telehealth Technologies Addressing the Global Impending Nursing Shortage

In addition to providing better care for patients at a distance, telehealth technology applications can provide a real means for the nursing profession to alleviate the impending nursing shortage. According to a report of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), there will be an unmet need for more than one million nurses in the United States by 2020.
http://www.nursingcenter.com/CareerCenter/static.asp?pageid=800469


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2 Telehealth iterms of interest

2 Telehealth iterms of interest, and sign me up for my annual physical for the second item...
Thanks to Guy Dewsbury for the links.

Telecare a key tactic to improve health & well-being of UK’s 6 million carers
http://www.wirelesshealthcare.co.uk/wh/news/wk25-08-0001.htm

Cell Phone-Sensor Technology Used For Prostate Tests
http://www.wirelesshealthcare.co.uk/wh/news/wk25-08-0001.htm

Seniors favor telemedicine if it keeps them independent

Older adults and family caregivers are very willing to use technologies such as telemedicine and telepharmacy that can allow them to remain independent and in their own homes, according to a report from AARP.

But both groups could benefit by knowing more about technological innovations that are available today and those that are on the horizon, the report notes. Three-fourths of older adults support use of telemedicine to diagnose or monitor health conditions remotely in their home, while more than 9 in 10 support use of telepharmacy to have their doctor monitor their medications.

Caregivers are also willing to use new technologies to meet their needs; but more than 8 in 10 think they will have difficulty persuading the people they care for to use these items.

http://www.aarp.org/research/housing-mobility/indliving/healthy_home.html