scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction with Telehealth in Rural Settings: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Loriana C. Harkey ◽  
Sadie M. Jung ◽  
Elizabeth R Newton ◽  
Angela Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Language Therapy ◽  
Care Services ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Settings

Telehealth provides health care services to clients through telecommunications. Rehabilitation services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy can be delivered via telehealth. The aim of this study was to evaluate patients’ reports of their satisfaction with telehealth compared to standard in-person therapy for patients living in rural areas. Four databases were utilized for this systematic review. The following words were searched: telehealth, rural, and patient satisfaction. Abstract searches identified 251 articles, and 55 were read in full text. Four articles met inclusion criteria. There was high satisfaction for patients in all studies regarding the use of telehealth. Findings showed that overall, telehealth supported increased rates of patient satisfaction for OT, PT, and SLP services delivered to rural communities.

scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction With Telehealth in Rural Settings: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512520383p1-7512520383p1
Author(s):  
Angela Patterson ◽  
Loriana Harkey ◽  
Sadie Jung ◽  
Elizabeth Newton
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Reduced Costs

Abstract Date Presented 04/21/21 This systematic review analyzes patient satisfaction with telehealth rehabilitation (OT, physical therapy, speech-language pathology) in global rural communities. Telehealth services should be used to deliver therapy to patients in rural settings for greater outreach. Patients report high satisfaction related to ease of travel, quality of care, safety, and reduced costs. This study has implications for telehealth program development within OT practice. Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Patterson Additional Authors and Speakers: Stephanie C. DeLuca, Hoàng Khánh Chi Contributing Authors: Lê Tường Giao Lê Tường, Đang Nguyễn Thị, and Thi Bich Ngoc Nguyen

scholarly journals Rural, Pregnant, and Opioid Dependent: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 10s1 ◽  
pp. SART.S34547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naana Afua Jumah
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Polysubstance Use ◽  
Cochrane Database ◽  
Rural Settings

The nature, impact, and treatment of substance use during pregnancy are well described for women living in urban settings. Less is known about pregnant substance-using women living in rural communities. The objective of this review is to describe the existing evidence for the management of substance use in pregnant women living in rural areas. A systematic review of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and the quality of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE system. Twenty-two articles that met the inclusion criteria were identified. Descriptive studies document high rates of smoking, marijuana, and polysubstance use among rural, substance-using pregnant women compared to their urban counterparts. Management of substance use disorders is limited by access to and acceptability of treatment modalities. Several innovative, integrated addiction and prenatal care programs have been developed, which may serve as models for management of substance use during pregnancy in rural settings.

scholarly journals Stakeholders’ Perspectives on the Barriers to Accessing Health Care Services in Rural Settings: A Human Capabilities Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 336-344
Author(s):  
Rachel Chinyakata ◽  
Nicolette V. Roman ◽  
Fikile B. Msiza
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Care Facilities

Background: Despite efforts to achieve universal access to health care by various stakeholders globally, most developing countries continue to face serious health delivery challenges, especially in rural areas. Introduction: These inhibit individuals and communities’ ability to obtain health care services when needed and the freedom to use health care. Although issues of access to health care have been widely researched in South Africa, a detailed account on access to health care in particular communities is necessary for developing interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of that community. Understanding the accounts of stakeholders to the perceived barriers to access to health care services can help comprehend the issues that hinder people from accessing health care. Therefore, this study explored the stakeholders’ perspectives on the barriers to accessing health care services in rural settings in South Africa. Methods: A qualitative approach was used to guide the collection and analysis of the data. Data were collected from a sample of stakeholders selected from three rural areas in South Africa and analysed through thematic analysis. According to the stakeholders interviewed, there are some barriers that exist in the community that impede access to health. Reusults: These are limited or lack of health care facilities and personnel, shortages of medicine, distrust in the health care providers, opening hours of health care facilities and financial constraints, which resulted in the perceived poor health status of the people in those rural areas. Conclusion: This study calls for multifaceted health care reforms and strategies to address infrastructure deficiencies, human resources and medicine shortages to ensure equitable provision of high-quality public services. These strategies or measures must be tailored to the specific needs of rural communities.

scholarly journals Tackling Rural Health, Energy, … and Technological Issues All at Once: A Call for a Global Interdisciplinary Platform for Strengthening Rural Setting Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Challenges ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Farshad Amiraslani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Global Challenges ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Research Studies

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has revealed flaws in rural settings where most people live without the necessary tools, income, and knowledge to tackle such unprecedented global challenges. Here, I argue that despite the research studies conducted on rural areas, these have not solved rising rural issues, notably poverty and illiteracy. I propound a global institute to be formed by governments that provides a platform for empowering rural communities through better training, skills, and competencies. Such global endeavour will ensure the remaining rural communities withstand future pandemics if they occur.

scholarly journals Analysis of Facilitators and Barriers to the Delivery of Routine Care during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 528
Author(s):  
Cristian Lieneck ◽  
Brooke Herzog ◽  
Raven Krips
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

The delivery of routine health care during the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to be challenged as public health guidelines and other local/regional/state and other policies are enforced to help prevent the spread of the virus. The objective of this systematic review is to identify the facilitators and barriers affecting the delivery of routine health care services during the pandemic to provide a framework for future research. In total, 32 articles were identified for common themes surrounding facilitators of routine care during COVID-19. Identified constructed in the literature include enhanced education initiatives for parents/patients regarding routine vaccinations, an importance of routine vaccinations as compared to the risk of COVID-19 infection, an enhanced use of telehealth resources (including diagnostic imagery) and identified patient throughput/PPE initiatives. Reviewers identified the following barriers to the delivery of routine care: conservation of medical providers and PPE for non-routine (acute) care delivery needs, specific routine care services incongruent the telehealth care delivery methods, and job-loss/food insecurity. Review results can assist healthcare organizations with process-related challenges related to current and/or future delivery of routine care and support future research initiatives as the global pandemic continues.

Health care services in Punjab: Findings of a patient satisfaction survey

Social Change ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 458-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawan Kumar Sharma ◽  
Shaik Iftikhar Ahmed ◽  
Manisha Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Patient Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Care Services

scholarly journals A Socio-ecological Framing of the Philippine Mental Health Act of 2017

Spectrum ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josiah Michael Villareal De Los Santos ◽  
Sonya Jakubec
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Sphere Of Influence

Filipinos experience numerous barriers to mental health care in their country, such as stigmatization ofillness and behaviours, lack of mental health care services, and resource deficits. The Philippine MentalHealth Act of 2017 was formed to resolve these issues and is in its early stages of implementation.Legislation and policy interventions of this nature are but one level of many interventions that can addresshealth care at a population level. The influence of this legislation for different levels of society is analyzed inorder to understand the different barriers and alternatives to its implementation. Solutions suggested in thelegislation, such as addressing lack of accessibility in rural areas, creating liaisons between different levelsof mental health care, and educating the population regarding mental health, are explored for their effects ondifferent spheres, or levels, of influence. The comprehensiveness of the legislation to address the needs ofmental health service users are highlighted, as are barriers to implementation that inhibit the realization ofpractical strategies. This policy case review and analysis informs program development by highlighting thestrengths and weaknesses aligned to the legislative articles’ target sphere of influence and the population.

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