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Dietitians Australia position statement on telehealth
Jaimon T Kelly1, Margaret Allman-Farinelli2, Juliana Chen2
1Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Faculty of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.
Summary
Telehealth dietetic services, including Medical Nutrition Therapy, are effective and high-quality, matching in-person care outcomes. This approach improves access and addresses health inequities for better nutrition and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Health Services Research
- Telehealth
Background:
- Traditional in-person dietetic services face limitations in accessibility and cost.
- Growing need for flexible and equitable healthcare delivery models.
- Telehealth offers a potential solution to bridge service gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and quality of telehealth-delivered dietetic services.
- To advocate for broader recognition and funding of telehealth consultations.
- To highlight the role of telehealth in addressing health inequities.
Main Methods:
- The study is based on the position statement of Dietitians Australia.
- It reviews existing evidence on telehealth-delivered dietetic consultations.
- It assesses the comparability of telehealth outcomes to in-person services.
Main Results:
- Telehealth dietetic services, including Medical Nutrition Therapy, provide high-quality care.
- Outcomes from telehealth consultations are comparable to in-person services.
- No higher levels of additional training are required for dietitians delivering telehealth.
Conclusions:
- Telehealth is a viable and effective mode for delivering dietetic services.
- Policy makers and funders should recognize telehealth as a cost-effective alternative.
- Implementing telehealth can improve access, address inequities, and support chronic disease management.