Open AccessThe role of telemedicine in gynecologic healthcare
Author(s) -
Ann Weltin,
LuAnn Etcher
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the nurse practitioner/the nurse practitioner
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-8662
pISSN - 0361-1817
DOI - 10.1097/01.npr.0000742912.87293.02
Subject(s) - telemedicine , health care , narrative review , medicine , nursing , position paper , medical emergency , medical education , intensive care medicine , political science , pathology , law
This article offers a comprehensive narrative literature review on telemedicine use in gynecologic healthcare analyzing current telemedicine integration in the field and outlining innovative and best practices. Telemedicine use in contraceptive care, sexually transmitted infections, acute and chronic gynecologic conditions, and education are discussed. NPs are in a unique position to offer these services to patients in need of women's healthcare services. Barriers, facilitators, clinical implications, and future research are addressed.