Provision of care through telemedicine during a natural disaster: a case study.

Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2020)

TeleSCI was used to provide continuity of care and was responsive to the needs of an individual with SCI severely affected by wildfire. Emergency preparedness that meets the needs of persons with disabilities is critical during times of crisis. Telemedicine may be an effective tool that can be applied to meet the medical needs of individuals with SCI and to mitigate the impact of disasters.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
palliative care
spinal cord injury
quality improvement
emergency department
pain management