Title of article
Utilizing Telemedicine for Managing COVID-19
Author/Authors
Badeli, Hamidreza Pediatric Diseases Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , Tangestani Nejad, Azita Inflammatory Lung Diseases Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , Hassanzadeh Rad, Afagh Pediatric Diseases Research Center - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Pages
3
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1
To page
3
Abstract
Telemedicine which is defined as the provision of healthcare services by a physician at a distance, is a method that provides it in many general and specialized field of medicine even in rural areas. COVID-19 is a singular disorder with an incompletely defined medical course, mainly for youngsters and susceptible populations. In 5% of COVID-19, severe diseases which needs intensive care unit has been reported. As it spreads rapidly and regarding it contagious feature even by healthcare facilities, new models of care are needed to decreases the probability of face-to-face contact between patients and caregivers. The integration of eHealth for patients with COVID-19 is indicated as a global emergency to reduce virus transmission.
Keywords
COVID-19 , Telemedicine , Nephrology , Management
Journal title
Journal of Pediatric Nephrology
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2520198
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