Date of Award
11-4-2022
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School Name
Donna and Allan Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department
Nursing
Major Advisor
Dr Kim Hawkins
Abstract
Heart failure affects over six million people annually, and is expected to increase to over eight million by 2030. Over 60 million people live in the rural United States. Telehealth is a tool to improve access to care, provide early intervention, and follow up with patients within 48 hours of a hospital discharge. Utilizing Telehealth to conduct a medication reconciliation within 48 hours of discharge to address any medication errors or admission, and reinforce adherence is a way to improve access to care to those living in rural areas.
Recommended Citation
Bratcher, Tommy Lee, "The Role of Telehealth in Reducing Hospital Readmissions for Heart Failure Patients" (2022). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones. 146.
https://scholarworks.bellarmine.edu/tdc/146
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