Home telehealth: mainstreaming what we do well.
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.
Kobb
Rita
R
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
Chumbler
Neale R
NR
Brennan
David M
DM
Rabinowitz
Terry
T
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*