Bridging the distance: educating nurses for telehealth practice
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Patricia Sevean1, Sally Dampier, Michelle Spadoni
1School of Nursing, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1.
Background:
The aim of this research project was to explore the impact of telehealth technology on health assessments performed by nurses delivering health services to isolated populations.
Method:
Nurses performing preoperative and oncology assessments for clients in remote communities via telehealth received training. Education workshops were delivered to nurses (N = 37) in 13 communities across Northwestern Ontario.
Results/Conclusion:
Presurveys and postsurveys indicated that the nurses were receptive to the mode of delivery and the content was relevant to their telehealth practice.
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