Open AccessThe impact of telemonitoring upon hospice referral in the community: a randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Paul Y. Takahashi,
Hanson,
Thorsteinsdottir,
van Ma Rinus Houten,
Shah,
Naessens,
Jennifer L. Pecina
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
clinical interventions in aging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.184
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1178-1998
pISSN - 1176-9092
DOI - 10.2147/cia.s36461
Subject(s) - medicine , referral , randomized controlled trial , cohort , population , telemedicine , emergency medicine , health care , emergency department , physical therapy , family medicine , nursing , economics , environmental health , economic growth
Using telemedicine for older adults with multiple comorbid conditions is a potential area for growth in health care. Given this older, ailing population, providers should discuss end-of-life care with patients.
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