Early Lifestyle Modification Is an Essential Step in Telemedicine for Heart Failure

Telemedicine in Heart Failure during COVID-19: Like it, Love It or Lose It?

“…For example, telemedicine has been used to detect medication nonadherence 2 and to facilitate selfcare lifestyle modifications and clinical decisions. 3,4 Although innovations in telemedicine have been ongoing, use was primarily an adjunct to office visits until the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services broadened access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries on an emergency and temporary basis, as part of the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. 5 The enhanced coverage involves real-time interactive 2-way telecommunications that can be audio or video.…”

Nurses’ personal perceptions of clinical work adaptation during COVID-19

“…16 Virtual visits can be beneficial, easing the burden on patients to travel to appointments while incorporating interdisciplinary team members to provide guidance, monitoring and to facilitate, symptom management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications. 17,18,19 This study identified nurses' concerns and the need for skill development in utilizing virtual platforms and remote monitoring similar to others. 16,19 Resilience in front line healthcare workers has been examined by other investigators.…”