Department of Medicine & Advanced Technology, University of indonesia, Pondok Cina, Beji, Depok City, West Java 16424, Indonesia
Received: 01 July, 2024, Manuscript No. jnhs-24- 107186; Editor Assigned: 03 July, 2024, Pre QC No. P- 107186; Reviewed: 15 July, 2024, QC No. Q- 107186; Revised: 21 July, 2024, Manuscript No. R- 107186; Published: 28 July, 2024, DOI: 10.4172/JNHS.2024.10.4.153
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Recent years have seen tremendous progress in the healthcare industry, especially with the rise and broad use of telehealth. The term "telehealth" describes the provision of medical information and services using telecommunications technology, enabling remote access to medical knowledge and services. By increasing efficiency, lowering obstacles to care, and improving patient access, this creative approach has completely changed the way healthcare is provided. Home health nursing, which focuses on giving patients medical care in the convenience and familiarity of their own homes, is one field where telehealth has demonstrated enormous promise.
For patients who need specialized care in their home setting or are unable to visit medical institutions on a regular basis, home health nursing is essential to maintaining continuity of treatment. Home health nurses have historically visited patients in person to conduct assessments, give treatments, and give them information on how to manage their ailments. Geographical restrictions, a shortage of medical specialists, and the requirement for regular home visits are some of the difficulties this model faces, which can be taxing for patients, especially those who reside in rural areas [1-3].
Patients are empowered to take charge of their own care and health through telehealth. Patients have access to interactive tools, educational materials, and self-management techniques via telehealth platforms. They can interact with medical professionals, ask questions, and get advice when they need it, which promotes empowerment and involvement in their medical journey. Better self-care habits, better treatment plan adherence, and eventually better health outcomes can result from this enhanced patient involvement.
Telehealth offers the ability to lower home health nursing expenses and maximize healthcare resources. Healthcare practitioners can improve workflows, cut down on pointless home visits, and more effectively use resources by utilizing telehealth technologies. Because it removes costs associated with travel, facility-based care, and hospital readmissions, this can save money for patients as well as healthcare organizations. By allowing medical practitioners to treat more patients remotely, telehealth can help lessen their workload [4,5].
When it comes to telehealth installation and care delivery, home health nurses are essential. Increased scheduling and patient care flexibility, lower travel costs and time, and the capacity to reach a wider patient base are some of the ways that telehealth is affecting healthcare practitioners. It might also necessitate that healthcare providers learn new skills, adjust to distant care delivery models, and get beyond obstacles pertaining to patient participation and technology. To guarantee that healthcare professionals can use telehealth solutions efficiently and give high-quality care, the right training, assistance, and continuing education are crucial. Research has indicated that telemedicine in home health nursing has improved patient satisfaction. Patients value the ease of use, less travel hassle, and easier access to care that telehealth offers. Nonetheless, it is essential to take into account each patient's inclinations and preparedness to embrace technology. Not every patient may have access to or feel at ease using the required technology. Patient satisfaction and acceptance of telehealth in home health nursing can be improved by addressing these factors and giving patients the necessary support and education.
In conclusion, by increasing patient access to treatment, improving communication and monitoring, and making the most of healthcare resources, telehealth has the potential to have a big impact on home health nursing. However, overcoming the difficulties and obstacles related to technology, reimbursement, rules, and ethical issues is necessary for successful implementation. Policymakers and academics can further create telehealth policies and guidelines that optimize its benefits in home health nursing by comprehending the comparative analysis and investigating the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals. This study adds to the expanding corpus of information in this area and promotes more telehealth research and innovation to enhance patient outcomes and the provision of healthcare in home health settings.
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