The Use of Telehealth in Pediatric Palliative Care

Monday, November 5, 2012: 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
Primary Presenter:
Kirsten Childe, RN, BSN
Co-Presenter:
Jo Dorhout, MA
Area of Emphasis: Pediatric Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the benefits of using video visits for a pediatric palliative care patient and family caregivers
2. List resources to learn more about applications of telehospice and its use in care of home-based pediatric palliative care patients
3. Explain how to help a lay user learn and develop a trust in the use of telehealth to improve care of pediatric palliative care patients and their families
This session will describe the research and  history of telehealth, its use in hospice and provide examples of use in pediatric palliative care. Practical uses and one program's successes and challenges will be discussed.  Interactive and hands-on demonstrations will allow participants to try new tools. Faculty also will discuss practical applications for patient care, education and support.
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