Provides a review of international projects and initiatives related to tele-homecare. Includes a discussion of the evolution of tele-homecare through the integration of existing services.
Considers how to advance the development of a national strategy on using information and communication technologies to modernize the health system. Includes speaking notes, summary of recommendations, and references. Link requires PDF reader.
Offers the report of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Rural Health, on building healthy rural communities and reducing the inequities in health status between rural and urban Canadians. Articulates seven strategic directions for addressing these challenges and sets out specific recommendations.
Estimates the costs of home health care in Canada; presents an economic argument for tele-homecare systems; lists emerging applications of telemedicine and telehealth to home health care; and describes current Canadian tele-homecare projects.
Offers start-up guides to implement telehealth projects in British Columbia. Provides access to documents that can help in the planning and development stages. Link requires PDF reader.
Acts as a practical guide to assist with the start-up and successful implementation of telehealth projects in British Columbia, particularly for those new to telehealth. Includes a telehealth project planning framework and a project development checklist. Link requires PDF reader.
Presents a collection of guidelines for oncology nurses who are providing symptom assessment, information, and recommendations to cancer patients over the telephone. Link requires PDF reader.
