The experiences of health workers using telehealth services for diabetes-related foot complications: a qualitative exploration.
Kristin GrahamChristie Marie SiatisKate M GunnEmilee OngCathy LoughryNeil McMillanRobert FitridgePublished in: Journal of foot and ankle research (2023)
Telehealth is a valuable tool that can improve access to treatment for rural and remote Indigenous DFD patients. While this has the potential to improve DFD outcomes, empirical data is required to confirm outcomes. Considering the advantages of telehealth and rural staff shortages, there is an urgent need for investment in improved equipment and processes and an understanding of the training needs of the health care workforce to support the use of telehealth in DFD management.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- public health
- mental health
- south africa
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- type diabetes
- chronic kidney disease
- cardiovascular disease
- glycemic control
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- health information
- adipose tissue
- risk factors
- big data
- skeletal muscle
- weight loss
- insulin resistance