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Implementing Telehealth for After-Hours Palliative Care in Rural and Remote Australia: Insights for Practitioners

Implementing Telehealth for After-Hours Palliative Care in Rural and Remote Australia: Insights for Practitioners

Telehealth has emerged as a promising solution for delivering after-hours palliative care services, especially in rural and remote communities where healthcare access is limited. A recent scoping review titled "Use of telehealth in the provision of after-hours palliative care services in rural and remote Australia: A scoping review protocol" offers valuable insights that can help practitioners improve their services.

Key Findings from the Scoping Review

The scoping review conducted by Namasivayam et al. (2022) aimed to map the available evidence on the use of telehealth for after-hours palliative care in rural and remote Australia. The study highlights several key findings:

Practical Implementation Strategies

Based on the findings, here are some strategies for practitioners to effectively implement telehealth for after-hours palliative care:

Encouraging Further Research

While the scoping review provides a comprehensive overview, there is a need for further research to address the gaps identified. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to the body of knowledge by conducting studies on:

By staying informed and proactive, practitioners can significantly improve the quality of after-hours palliative care in rural and remote communities.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Use of telehealth in the provision of after-hours palliative care services in rural and remote Australia: A scoping review protocol.


Citation: Namasivayam, P., Bui, D. T., Low, C., Barnett, T., Bridgman, H., Marsh, P., & Lee, S. (2022). Use of telehealth in the provision of after-hours palliative care services in rural and remote Australia: A scoping review protocol. PLoS ONE, 17(1), e0261962. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261962
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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