Telehealth
Alternative labels
e-health
e-mental health
Mobile health
Telemedicine
Journal article
Telehealth as a care solution for homebound people
Homebound individuals residing in community settings with severe health conditions and disabilities could arguably benefit from telehealth interventions. However, the effectiveness of telehealth compared to in-person care remains underexplored. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth in reducing healthcare utilisation and improving health-related quality of life and wellbeing in homebound populations.
Report
Virtual care project: final report
This report explores practical recommendations to inform the improved integration of virtual care into the broader Australian health system. It outlines the current challenges in capturing virtual care activity and cost data, and provides a roadmap for future action, identifying five key recommendations.
Systematic review
Early intervention for children with developmental disabilities and their families via telehealth
Access to early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities can be limited by geographical distance and resource constraints. This systematic review synthesises existing research on the effectiveness and implementation of telehealth interventions in infants and toddlers (aged 0–3 years) who are at risk of or diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Report
Leveraging digital technology in healthcare: research paper
This research paper considers the role digital technology can play in improving patient outcomes and enhancing productivity in healthcare. Drawing on case studies, the paper finds that better integrating digital technology into everyday practice could save more than $5 billion a year and ease pressures on Australia's healthcare system.
Fact sheet
Digital health and connectivity in rural Australia
This fact sheet looks at the state of digital health and associated digital and internet infrastructure in rural Australia.