Medical Xpress September 7, 2023
As the role of telehealth in medical delivery continues to change the dynamics of health care, nurses often have less time with patients at the bedside in favor of more time connecting virtually. Many nursing theorists define nursing as “being with” the patient, but this technological evolution is challenging nurses to find new ways to offer the same compassion and empathy while connecting on a screen.
In 2021, 37% of adults reported having used telemedicine in the most recent 12 months, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Considering the increase in usage, Shainy Varghese, associate professor at the University of Houston’s Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing, has published research in the International Journal...
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