Use of telehealth and outcomes before a visit to the emergency department: a cross-sectional study on walk-in patients in Switzerland

Use of telehealth and outcomes before a visit to the emergency department: a cross-sectional study on walk-in patients in Switzerland

AIMS OF THE STUDY An increasing number of patients are using telehealth before contacting the healthcare system. If we are to optimise future telehealth strategies and adequately respond to patient needs, we need to know more about the frequency and characteristics of telehealth use. Our...

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Main Authors: Annette C. Mettler, Livio Piazza, Janet Michel, Martin Müller, Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos, Wolf E. Hautz, Thomas C. Sauter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2021-07-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
application of telehealth
emergency admission
e-health
Internet
telehealth utility
triage
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/3036

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