A rural doctor's telehealth training program during the COVID-19 pandemic

CONCLUSION: The outcomes of the program showed significant improvement in the levels of confidence and competencies required for providing remote consultations using telehealth services. A need remains to improve virtual interactions with patients, and to acquire better technology and financial support for remote consultations. In an environment where government is asking whether remote consultations are appropriate and clinically effective, these findings provide guidance from a professional group of experienced rural practitioners.PMID:38296265 | DOI:10.22605/RRH8032
Source: Rural and Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research