Telehealth can reduce deaths by 45%, study says Many patients
are interested in using telehealth technology to conveniently
interact with their doctors without going to the office. And
studies have shown telehealth can have a big impact on results,
as well. In a recent U.K. Department of Health study, telehealth
technology reduced patient morality rates by 45%. The two-year
study looked at the care of 6,000 patients suffering from
diabetes, coronary heart disease or Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at 238 different practices. Doctors
used telehealth tools to remotely monitor patients’ blood sugar
levels and other vital measurements. In addition to fewer
deaths, use of telemedicine resulted in: - a 20% reduction in
emergency admissions - a 15% reduction in emergency room visits
- a 14% reduction in elective admissions, and - a 14% reduction
in the number of days patients spent in the hospital. Several
educational institutions are further investigating the data to
find more conclusions. To read more