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Telehealth in pediatric emergency medicine

Dana A Schinasi1, Shireen M Atabaki2, Mark D Lo3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, United States; Telehealth Programs, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 32, Chicago, IL 60611-2605, United States.

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
|February 8, 2021
PubMed

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Telehealth offers new ways to improve pediatric emergency care. This paper explores telehealth applications, challenges, and strategies for successful implementation in pediatric emergency medicine (PEM).

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Technology
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Telemedicine

Background:

  • Modern healthcare integrates technology, enabling telehealth adoption.
  • Telehealth presents opportunities to advance pediatric emergency care.
  • Pediatric emergency departments (EDs) can serve as both originating and distant sites for telehealth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce telehealth applications in pediatric emergency medicine (PEM).
  • To present barriers and strategies for implementing and sustaining PEM telehealth programs.
  • To discuss financial, policy, and evaluation considerations for telehealth in PEM.

Main Methods:

  • Review of telehealth applications in pediatric emergency departments.
  • Analysis of barriers to adoption, implementation, and sustainability.
  • Discussion of cost, finance, policy, and evaluation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Telehealth has diverse applications in PEM, serving as originating and distant sites.
  • Barriers to telehealth adoption exist but can be overcome with strategic planning.
  • Financial, policy, and evaluation frameworks are crucial for program success.

Conclusions:

  • Telehealth integration in PEM is feasible and offers significant potential.
  • Addressing barriers and considering financial, policy, and evaluation aspects are key to sustainability.
  • Strategic implementation can enhance the delivery of pediatric emergency care through telehealth.

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