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MU study shows telehealth doubles tasks for nurses

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COLUMBIA – When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Chelsea Howland saw firsthand how telehealth helped her dad, A Type 2 diabetic, see his diabetes specialist virtually. As a nurse herself, Howland understands the convenience virtual appointments provide for patients, particularly in rural communities, where access to health care can be limited.
TELEHEALTH can improve the quality of care for people who cannot reach a doctor easily, like Bob Acord, but research shows the workload doubles for nurses.