Telehealth: A Game Changer - Closing the Gap in Remote Indigenous Health in Three Remote Homeland Communities in the Laynhapuy Homelands, East Arnhem, Northern Australia.

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dc.contributor.authorSt Clair, Marianne
dc.contributor.authorMurtagh, David
dc.contributor.authorKelly, John
dc.contributor.authorFord, Payi Linda
dc.contributor.authorWallace, Ruth
dc.date.accessioned2020-06-08T14:16:41Z
dc.date.available2020-06-08T14:16:41Z
dc.date.issued0000-00-00
dc.description.abstractBenefits of telehealth have been demonstrated both internationally and through local assessments Early diagnosis and treatment reduced costs associated with patient travel minimized time spent away from community and providing improved patient and staff satisfaction are key drivers for using telehealth Uptake of telehealth in the NT has been limited for a variety of reasons including inadequate broadband access Through collaboration between stakeholders high end satellites have been deployed in three very remote clinics uncontended internet provided and telehealth successfully implemented Face to face consultation via video conferencing direct supervision and observation of patient examinations showing patients and families pictures and videos from the internet allowing the supervising GP to demonstrate clearly what the problem is and the treatment required and the use of remote diagnostic systems for patient assessment in acute care is a game changer in remote Indigenous health service delivery Early identification and decision making of malignancies can facilitate earlier intervention with better prognosis for the patient Through collaboration this program has demonstrated the value of uncontended and unlimited internet access in implementing telehealth The question was Is high quality internet required to improve service delivery The service recognises the value and now relies heavily on this service and is committed to improving connectivity and implementing telehealth in more of their communities
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dc.identifier.urihttps://lib.digitalsquare.io/handle/123456789/63294
dc.relation.uriStudies in health technology and informatics
dc.titleTelehealth: A Game Changer - Closing the Gap in Remote Indigenous Health in Three Remote Homeland Communities in the Laynhapuy Homelands, East Arnhem, Northern Australia.en
dcterms.abstractBenefits of telehealth have been demonstrated both internationally and through local assessments Early diagnosis and treatment reduced costs associated with patient travel minimized time spent away from community and providing improved patient and staff satisfaction are key drivers for using telehealth Uptake of telehealth in the NT has been limited for a variety of reasons including inadequate broadband access Through collaboration between stakeholders high end satellites have been deployed in three very remote clinics uncontended internet provided and telehealth successfully implemented Face to face consultation via video conferencing direct supervision and observation of patient examinations showing patients and families pictures and videos from the internet allowing the supervising GP to demonstrate clearly what the problem is and the treatment required and the use of remote diagnostic systems for patient assessment in acute care is a game changer in remote Indigenous health service delivery Early identification and decision making of malignancies can facilitate earlier intervention with better prognosis for the patient Through collaboration this program has demonstrated the value of uncontended and unlimited internet access in implementing telehealth The question was Is high quality internet required to improve service delivery The service recognises the value and now relies heavily on this service and is committed to improving connectivity and implementing telehealth in more of their communities
dcterms.contributorSt Clair, Marianne
dcterms.contributorMurtagh, David
dcterms.contributorKelly, John
dcterms.contributorFord, Payi Linda
dcterms.contributorWallace, Ruth
dcterms.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/Not available
dcterms.relationStudies in health technology and informatics
dcterms.titleTelehealth: A Game Changer - Closing the Gap in Remote Indigenous Health in Three Remote Homeland Communities in the Laynhapuy Homelands, East Arnhem, Northern Australia.en
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