Telenursing and Telehealth

Question 1

The use of telecommunication technologies to deliver healthcare services remotely.

Answer 1

Telehealth

Question 2

A subset of telehealth that focuses on nursing care provided using telecommunication technologies.

Answer 2

Telenursing

Question 3

President John F. Kennedy gave the National Aeronautics and Space Administration the goal of landing an American on the moon. A surprise benefit of the space program was the demonstration of effective remote monitoring ot the astronauts; thus, modern telehealth was born.

Answer 3

the early 1960s

Question 4

the early 1960s, _______________________________ gave the National Aeronautics and Space Administration the goal of landing an American on the moon. A surprise benefit of the space program was the demonstration of effective remote monitoring ot the astronauts; thus, modern telehealth was born.

Answer 4

President John F. Kennedy

Question 5

Although most of the advances in telehealth have taken place in the past 30 years, __________________________ described much earlier examples, such as the use of bonfires to alert neighboring villages of the arrival of bubonic plague during the Middle. Ages.

Answer 5

Craig and Patterson (2005)

Question 6

Although most of the advances in telehealth have taken place in the past 30 years, Craig and Patterson (2005) described much earlier examples, such as

Answer 6

the use of bonfires to alert neighboring villages of the arrival of bubonic plague during the Middle. Ages.

Question 7

marked the first transmission of stethoscope sounds over a telephone.

Answer 7

1910

Question 8

________________________________ were used to transmit health information in the mid-19th century, and 1910 marked the first transmission of stethoscope sounds over a telephone.

Answer 8

Postal services and telegraphs

Question 9

were used to provide medical support for crews on ships

Answer 9

Radio communications

Question 10

are two examples of organizations founded to provide health support at a distance. These services were later expanded to cover air travel (Craig & Patterson, 2005).

Answer 10

Seaman’s Church Institute of New York (1920) and the International Radio Medical Center (1938)

Question 11

The first reported use of television to monitor patients in a clinical facility occurred in the _____________, which then led to the development of interactive closed-circuit applications in the _________________.

Answer 11

1950s; mid-1960s

Question 12

In the _________, uses of more advanced forms of telehealth in the medical field, referred to as telemedicine, included teleradiology and telepathology-radiologic and pathologic images transmitted to specialists who were located at some distance

Answer 12

1970s

Question 13

Nursing Aspects of Telehealth

Answer 13

1.Chronic disease management: Remote monitoring and care coordination for patients with diabetes, hypertension, etc.
2. Mental health support: Providing access to mental health professionals in underserved areas.
3. Postnatal care: Virtual consultations and support for mothers and newborns.
4. Wound care: Remote monitoring and guidance for wound healing.

Question 14

What’s Propelling Telehealth?

Answer 14

Geographical challenges: Addressing the disparity in healthcare access in remote and island regions.

Shortage of healthcare professionals: Utilizing technology to bridge the gap in healthcare workforce.

Evolving patient preferences: Increasing demand for flexible and convenient healthcare options.

Government initiatives: The Department of Health (DOH) promoting telehealth policies and infrastructure development.

Question 15

Benefits

Answer 15

• Increased access to care, especially in remote areas.
• Improved patient convenience and satisfaction.
• Enhanced care coordination and communication.
• Cost-effectiveness for patients and healthcare systems.

Question 16

Challenges

Answer 16

• Technological limitations and infrastructure disparities.
• Cybersecurity concerns and data privacy protection.
• Ethical considerations regarding equity in access and quality of care.
• Need for regulatory frameworks and guidelines for telehealth practices

Question 17

The Future of Telenursing and Telehealth in the Philippines

Answer 17

• Upskilling and training healthcare professionals in telehealth practices.
• Continued investment in infrastructure and technology development.
• Establishing robust regulatory frameworks for ethical and safe telehealth practices.
• Addressing digital literacy gaps to ensure inclusive access.
• Fostering collaboration among government agencies, healthcare providers, and technology companies.