title: Home telehealth: mainstreaming what we do well.
abstract: The number of home telehealth programs implemented both domestically and abroad and the number of peer-reviewed publications detailing positive outcomes for chronic disease management, preventive care, and self-management have increased over the past 5 years. The most dramatic growth has been in populations with diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure. A review of home telehealth developments, current status, opportunities, and challenges provides a foundation for understanding why we need to mainstream what we already know works.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Care Coordination Services, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Lake City, Florida 32025, USA. Rita.kobb@va.gov
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kobb
authors.forename: Neale R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Chumbler
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rabinowitz
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011640:Public Policy; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*