mHealth Intelligence May 16, 2024
Research shows that synchronous telehealth services for acute care needs did not result in high rates of in-person follow-ups in the month after the virtual visit.
a href=”https://mhealthintelligence.com/features/exploring-advantages-and-challenges-of-synchronous-video-telehealth”>Synchronous telehealth appears to be an effective tool in diagnosing and treating acute care conditions without resulting in high rates of in-person follow-up care, according to research published in Cureus.
Conducted by researchers from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the study aimed to assess the efficacy of telehealth visits in managing acute illnesses or conditions in primary care practices.
As telehealth adoption and use skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits associated with the care modality became increasingly apparent. However, the researchers contended that...