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Improving Telehealth Privacy and Security: Best Practices for Healthcare Providers

Improving Telehealth Privacy and Security: Best Practices for Healthcare Providers

Telehealth has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered, offering convenience and accessibility. However, it also introduces new challenges, particularly in the areas of privacy and security. A systematic review titled A Systematic Review of Research Studies Examining Telehealth Privacy and Security Practices used by Healthcare Providers sheds light on these critical issues. This blog aims to help practitioners improve their skills by implementing the outcomes of this research or encouraging them to conduct further research.

Key Findings

The systematic review analyzed 21 published papers on telehealth privacy and security practices. Here are some of the key findings:

Best Practices

Based on the findings, here are some best practices for healthcare providers to enhance telehealth privacy and security:

Encouraging Further Research

While the review provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for more research. Specifically, there is a lack of experimental studies that evaluate the effectiveness of various privacy and security measures. Future research should focus on:

Conclusion

Improving telehealth privacy and security is crucial for the success of telehealth services. By implementing the best practices identified in this systematic review, healthcare providers can better protect patient information and build trust in telehealth services. For those interested in delving deeper, further research is encouraged to develop more effective privacy and security measures.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: A Systematic Review of Research Studies Examining Telehealth Privacy and Security Practices used by Healthcare Providers.


Citation: Watzlaf, V. J. M., Zhou, L., DeAlmeida, D. R., & Hartman, L. M. (2017). A Systematic Review of Research Studies Examining Telehealth Privacy and Security Practices used by Healthcare Providers. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 9(2), 39-59. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2017.6231
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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