Approaches to Reduce Therapeutic Inertia in Diabetes Management
A team of researchers investigated the effect of interventions to overcome therapeutic inertia regarding glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Telemedicine
Patient Engagement May Not Drive Return to In-Person Visits
Patient engagement strategies appear to yield few return visits upon reopening during COVID-19 for patients who cancelled in-person care during the earlier portion of the pandemic.
Update on Telemedicine for Sleep Disorders by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
This update incorporates the lessons learned from the widespread use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and builds on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s last position paper on using telemedicine for patients with sleep disorders.
Satisfaction With Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Preference for Virtual Consultations
With telehealth visits on the rise amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition conducted a survey of 2007 patients across the United States.
Provider Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Osteoporosis Care
Study authors utilized electronic questionnaires to assess the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on osteoporosis management.
Telemedicine Expands Access to Rural, Low-Income, Isolated Communities
Innovations in digital health and medicine applications are contributing to expanding medical care, particularly among individuals in rural, low-income, or isolated environments.
Smartphone Apps May Enhance Study of Cardiovascular Health
The use of smartphone apps may help expand study of cardiovascular health and behaviors by engaging large numbers of participants and facilitating data collection.
Smartphone Apps May Improve Self-Management in Type 2 Diabetes
Smartphone apps show promise in helping patients with type 2 diabetes reduce their HbA1c.
Telemedicine Visits Increasing, But Not Among Rural Medicare Beneficiaries
Telemedicine visits are up from 2004 to 2013; only 0.7% of rural beneficiaries received visit in 2013.
Health Care Quality Varies Considerably for Virtual Visits
For 6 common acute illnesses, significant variation was seen across companies and by condition.
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