Comparing Sources of Disruptions to Telemedicine-Enabled Stroke Care in an Ambulance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study is to understand the nature and source of disruptions in an ambulance during the telemedicine-based caregiving process for stroke patients to enhance the ambulance design for supporting telemedicine-based care.

Background

Telemedicine is emerging as an efficient approach to provide timely remote assessment of patients experiencing acute stroke in an ambulance. These consults are facilitated by connecting the patient and paramedic with a remotely located neurologist and nurse using cameras, audio systems, and computers. However, ambulances are typically retrofitted to support telemedicine-enabled care, and the placement of these systems inside the ambulance might lead to spatial challenges and disruptions during patient evaluation.

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SUBMITTER: Mihandoust S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10398637 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature