title: Employing telehealth to enhance overall quality of life and health for families.
abstract: The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability to support the family as they deal with their health needs should be a keystone to our mission. The availability of telehealth services can be a significant support, especially in the time of difficult health situations (cancer, abuse, pediatric needs, aging parents, financial strain) where keeping a family together and connected can be very beneficial to keeping that family foundation strong. As our society looks for ways to stretch the capabilities of our healthcare infrastructure, telehealth can help keep families connected in times of challenging healthcare situations.
authors.affiliation: Avera Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108, USA. mary.devany@mckennan.org
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: DeVany
authors.forename: Dale
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alverson
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: D'Iorio
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Simmons
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers; D005190:Family; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States