Not well enough to attend appointments: Telehealth versus health marginalisation
Digital Health Institute Summit 2020
; 276:72-79, 2021.
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in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-1232521
ABSTRACT
Temporary telehealth initiatives during COVID-19 have been life-changing for many people in Australia;for the first time Frail, Homebound, and Bedridden Persons (FHBP) equitably received primary healthcare services, like Australians without a disability. However, government changes to telehealth funding mean that since July 2020 telehealth is only available for those who have attended a face-To-face appointment in the last 12 months, thus excluding FHBP. This paper illustrates the reported health exclusion and marginalisation of FHBP. We reviewed the literature and surveyed 164 Australian adults (27% homebound people and 73% affiliated persons) to ascertain their opinions and thoughts on potential strategies to tackle issues associated with FHBP's current circumstances. Results demonstrate that digital technologies and telehealth services are ethical imperatives. Policymakers, clinicians, and health researchers must work with end-users (community-based participation) to create an inclusive healthcare service. © 2021 The authors and IOS Press.
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Digital Health Institute Summit 2020
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2021
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