Rural Telehealth Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic: How Long-term Infrastructure Commitment May Support Rural Health Care Systems Resilience

Patients’ Perspectives on Access to Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation in Rural Communities in Australia

“…Participants may benefit from referral to psychologists and social workers with appropriate awareness and training in CKD. More work is required to look at the impacts of these psychological issues, and its impact on access to dialysis and transplantation, and methods such as telehealth, that ensure it is delivered to the vast geographic spread of patients requiring it [46][47][48] .…”

“…More work is required to look at the impacts of these psychological issues, and its impact on access to dialysis and transplantation, and methods such as telehealth, that ensure it is delivered to the vast geographic spread of patients requiring it. 45 , 46 , 47…”

Emerging Technology: Preparing Tomorrow's MCH Workforce to Innovate for Equity

“…An expanded integration of technology in care has the potential to address the social determinants of health contributing to health disparities by improving access and reducing barriers to healthcare and other wrap around services. Telehealth services can help extend healthcare to rural areas and underserved urban communities by reducing challenges around transportation, childcare, and work schedules (Hoffman, 2020;Meyer et al, 2020). The use of remote monitoring tools, such as wearable health devices or mobile tracking apps, can improve at-home management of chronic health conditions through the collection of real-time data (Fischer & Kleen, 2021;Milne-Ives et al, 2020;Vaghefi & Tulu, 2019).…”

Themes within Crises as Reported from the Field

“…Rightfully so, the team concludes that policy changes should be made to increase possible health insurance coverage and decrease its cost. A step in the right direction is offered by Meyer et al 14 and the progress offered by telehealth technology and policy. The direct impact of pro-worker health policy by allowing remote health-at-home as a billable and effective means for improving community health, especially in rural contexts, is undoubtedly in the agricultural industry's favor.…”