Patients are experiencing long-term sequelae of a COVID-19 infection. Since we live in a digitally driven world here are some digital health technologies that could help manage long-term COVID-19 symptoms from the comfort of our home.
21% of COVID-19 discharged patients dead, or readmitted after 60 days
The death rate or re-hospitalization in the 60 days that follows hospital discharge due to coronavirus exceeds 21% among patients that were admitted in the early months of the pandemic according to a new study. This study was conducted by a team of US-based investigators and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Virtual care can keep pregnant patients safer from COVID-19
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data suggesting that pregnant patients might be at a higher risk for severe illness associated with COVID-19. CDC has advised that measures to prevent coronavirus infection are needed for pregnant people and their families. Telehealth and virtual care could be a useful measure.
Policy changes facilitating access to virtual care should remain permanent
Telehealth regulations have been relaxed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering interest and support for virtual care owing to its benefits like convenience and safety.
Another less spoken advantage of telemedicine is the availability of specialists for patients especially suffering from chronic diseases like cancer.
Healthcare gears up for a Starbucks and BOPIS revolution
Leading health systems are converting many aspects of a patient’s journey into online experiences. This is similar to ordering a Starbucks drink on a mobile app. Patients can complete many administrative pre-visit formalities before reaching the hospital. Due to the pandemic, health systems have invested in low-contact and contactless experiences for in-person visits.