Video-Telehealth in Residential Aged Care

Uses

Benefits

Risks & contraindications

Background

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• Video-telehealth became a permanent part of Australian general practice in December 2021 after its pandemic-era introduction. — The GRACE video-telehealth project protocol: a mixed-methods study to improve quality, safety and acceptability of video-telehealth in Australian general practice and residential aged care
• The article states that comprehensive Australian research is lacking on GP-led video-telehealth safety, quality, and cost savings in residential aged care settings. — The GRACE video-telehealth project protocol: a mixed-methods study to improve quality, safety and acceptability of video-telehealth in Australian general practice and residential aged care
• Between 20% and 30% of Australian GP visits are now virtual. — The GRACE video-telehealth project protocol: a mixed-methods study to improve quality, safety and acceptability of video-telehealth in Australian general practice and residential aged care
• Video-telehealth in RACH settings can reduce burdens on frail older adults and carers, remove GP travel time, and enable faster clinical responses. — The GRACE video-telehealth project protocol: a mixed-methods study to improve quality, safety and acceptability of video-telehealth in Australian general practice and residential aged care
• Training gaps, poor internet connectivity, and poorly coordinated calls continue to limit video-telehealth uptake. — The GRACE video-telehealth project protocol: a mixed-methods study to improve quality, safety and acceptability of video-telehealth in Australian general practice and residential aged care
• International evidence indicates that routine video-telehealth added to usual care reduces avoidable hospitalisations. — The GRACE video-telehealth project protocol: a mixed-methods study to improve quality, safety and acceptability of video-telehealth in Australian general practice and residential aged care