Benefits and strategies to mitigate the challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration to plan care

To conclude my presentation, let me reflect on the case scenario, the evidence reviewed, and the benefits and strategies to mitigate the challenges of providing remote interdisciplinary collaboration to care for Caitlyn. Various challenges affect the provision of care services to Caitlyn in her rural care home. Firstly, she lives in a rural home away from the hospital. Secondly, her parents are separated and live in different towns; thirdly and most importantly, the collaborative team operates from different zip codes. The use of Skype to connect with the care providers and Caitlyn’s parents has been beneficial in the provision of remote care to Caitlyn despite the remoteness of the care team. The use of Skype, a telehealth technology, helped reduce the needed hospital visits, overcome the geographical barriers, and allow for continuous observation of Caitlyn and the provision of professional support during her care. This ensured that she was not exposed to any form of care that could harm her in any way. Additionally, the use of Skype helped streamline the collaboration of the various individuals in Caitlyn’s care, overcoming the various identified challenges. In conclusion, Telehealth can support remote collaboration and the delivery of evidence-based care, guaranteeing patient safety.

References

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