Telemedicine is changing how Veterans get treated for PTSD
The difficulties with treating PTSD PTSD is increasingly common in Veterans after returning home from deployment due to being exposed to horrible and life-threatening experiences. The number of Veterans with PTSD varies by service era, usually between 10 and 20%. The position, where the war is, the politics surrounding the war, and who the enemies […]
Bilingual staff break telehealth barriers with audio-only visits
Measuring the effectiveness of telehealth in minority health centers A study published by SSM – Qualitative Research in Health researched how impactful telehealth is in community health centers, specifically clinics that serve Chinese and Latino immigrants. Researchers conducted thorough interviews remotely with 24 patients. They primarily asked questions regarding telehealth experience, specifically for those whose […]
Telehealth is Helping to Reduce No Show Appointments
No show appointments negatively impact both patients and providers. Patients that miss one appointment are 70% more likely to not come in for an appointment for an average of 18 months. This length of time can make health concerns chronic in older patients (Jain, 2019). Why do Patients Miss Appointments? One of the biggest reasons’ […]