EBP model and relevant evidence that was used to support the development of the health care plan for Caitlyn

Now let me present to you an EBP model and relevant evidence that was used to support the development of Caitlyn’s health care plan as well as make the various decisions to use Skype as an evidence-based strategy to support remote care for Caitlyn. Numerous studies and empirical studies support the use of communication studies such as Skype to support remote care provision. For instance, a study by Haleem et al. (2021) identifies how the use of telemedicine for healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic helped overcome numerous barriers to access to healthcare. This included supporting access to health care services despite the lockdowns and restriction of physical contact, overcoming the limits of movement, as well helping reduce costs of care related to transportation. In the article, Haleem et al. (2021) argue that the costs of hospital visits in rural regions related to travel to access healthcare services make the services a bit expensive. Additionally, the article notes that the period during the Covid-19 Pandemic created a barrier to access to health care due to reduced physical interaction. The use of telemedicine reduces physical visits, reduces travel costs, and allows access and continuity of care for patients by supporting remote care services. Therefore, telemedicine significantly impacted time, costs, and timeliness of care with improved health outcomes and experiences for both patients and care providers (Haleem et al., 2021).

In another article by Howland et al. (2021), it was noted that Telehealth streamlined healthcare functions by allowing for remote collaboration of healthcare workers, especially in the delivery of mental healthcare in rural areas. The empirical evidence developed by Howland et al. (2021) brought the article to the conclusion that participants in remote collaborative teams felt more motivated to provide collaborative team-based care to remote patients despite operational challenges in care delivery. Howland et al. (2021) also argued that the success of using Telehealth for remote collaborative teams was achievable through the accurate planning and scheduling of the care episodes as well as centralizing the operations of the team. Additionally, Howland et al. (2021) note that having a good record-keeping system during the use of Telehealth improved the efficiency of care delivery to remote patients. The evidence presented in these articles was influential in planning the use of Skype to support Caitlyn’s care plans.