Telenursing-an emerging concept in reducing COVID-19 hospital occupancy

Authors

  • Hrushikesh Das NHM, Government of Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Sasmita Panigrahi College of Nursing, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Dharitri Swain College of Nursing, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20215020

Keywords:

Telenursing, COVID-19, Hospital, Bed occupancy, Orem’s theory

Abstract

Tele-information and communication have led a global revolution in solving the scarcity of health care workers. In the vision of health for all, different global leaders have initiated many public health reforms to address the health care needs of citizens, like e-Sanjeevani in India. COVID-19 created an acute shortage of nurses, as well as the rising cost of care and hospital occupancy which are major hurdles to address basic health needs. Telenursing is a novel field that utilizes innovative technologies to offer safe, effective, and ethical care promptly by providing. Telenursing may provide a means to overcome some of the challenges faced by patients by providing easier access to cost-effective care and equitable distribution of health care providers. Globally, telenursing is an emerging and rapidly expanding area for professionals and offers unlimited opportunities for its members.

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2021-12-27

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Das, H., Panigrahi, S., & Swain, D. (2021). Telenursing-an emerging concept in reducing COVID-19 hospital occupancy. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 9(1), 414–419. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20215020

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