Effectiveness of Home Telehealth in Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

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Bonnie J. Wakefield · Iowa City VA Health Care System

John E. Holman · Iowa City VA Health Care System

Annette Ray · Iowa City VA Health Care System

Melody Scherubel · Iowa City VA Health Care System

Margaret Adams · Veterans Health Administration

Stephen L. Hillis · University of Iowa

Gary E. Rosenthal

Abstract

Home telehealth provides an innovative and pragmatic approach to enhance earlier detection of key clinical symptoms requiring intervention. Transmission of education and advice to the patient on an ongoing basis with close surveillance by nurses can improve clinical outcomes in patients with comorbid chronic illness.

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Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Chronic Disease Management Strategies Cardiac Health and Mental Health

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Published in: Telemedicine Journal and e-Health

Volume 17, Issue 4, pp. 254-261

DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2010.0176

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Effectiveness of Home Telehealth in Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

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