An evaluation of the use of Telehealth within palliative care settings across Scotland

Bridget Johnston, Lisa Kidd, Yvonne Wengstrom, Nora Kearney

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Abstract

There is a lack of evidence-based research in the use of Telehealth within palliative care in the UK, particularly in Scotland. The aim of this project was to evaluate the current use of Telehealth applications within palliative care across Scotland, and how these and future applications are perceived by patients, carers and professionals. This paper reports on the qualitative findings from focus groups with patients and carers in three geographical areas in Scotland, and individual interviews with key stakeholders from across Scotland, who currently work within areas of high and low Telehealth activity. The key findings indicated that Telehealth initiatives are welcomed by patients and carers but that these should be an adjunct to clinical care rather than an alternative.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPalliative Medicine
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2011

Keywords

  • telehealth
  • cancer
  • pallative care

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