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Challenges and opportunities for telehealth in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative case study in Greece.

Violeta GaveikaiteCasandra GrundstromStefan WinterHelen SchonenbergMinna IsomursuIoanna ChouvardaNicos Maglaveras
Published in: BMC medical informatics and decision making (2020)
The results of this case study provide detailed insights into a care pathway for COPD in Greece. Addressing the identified challenges and opportunities in this pathway is crucial for adopting and implementing service innovations. Therefore, this study contributes to a better understanding of requirements for the successful implementation of integrated TH services in the field of COPD management. Consequently, it may encourage healthcare professionals to implement TH-supported services as part of routine COPD management.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • lung function
  • quality improvement
  • palliative care
  • pain management