Completion of this instructional unit demonstrates understanding of telehealth/telemedicine and the roles for nursing in telehealth.
Upon completion of the challenges required for this instructional unit, you will be able to:
- Describe differences between telemedicine and telehealth.
- Discuss the history of telehealth and tele-nursing.
- Define different telehelth terminology.
- Identify different telehealth modalities.
- Examine the impact of and barriers to telehealth.
- Recognize the different roles/settings for nurses in telehealth.
Challenge 1: Role of the Nurse in Telehealth
To complete this challenge, answer a series of questions based on the presentation content.