COVID-19 and telehealth: Applying telehealth and telemedicine in a pandemic

Nurse Pract. 2021 May 1;46(5):34-43. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000737200.56057.2c.

Abstract

In this second article of a three-part series, we explore how stakeholders can be educated on the use of telehealth technology and telemedicine. We address the need for staff and patient support for the transition to telehealth and offer suggestions to NPs for appropriate presentation and interaction with interdisciplinary teams and patients regarding telehealth.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Health Personnel / education
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Nurse Practitioners / psychology*
  • Nurse-Patient Relations
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Stakeholder Participation
  • Telemedicine / organization & administration*