TELEMEDICINE

This study tests a virtual, on-demand telemedicine program for adults who frequently visit the emergency department and have both physical and behavioral health needs. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the telemedicine program (short-term support from a behavio…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition during pregnancy. The app was developed with input from patients in Nepal and aimed to support self-care like tracking blood sugar and lifestyle habits. Researchers enrolled…

This study tested a virtual world-based cardiac rehabilitation program called 'Destination Cardiac Rehab' against traditional center-based rehab. Over 2,800 adults with heart conditions participated to see if the virtual program could match or beat in-person rehab in improving he…

This study tested a web-based telemonitoring system called TECCU for people with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). 290 participants in Spain were randomly assigned to use the app or receive usual care. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether a pharmacist-led video visit to the home could improve medication use in older Veterans taking many daily drugs. 304 Veterans with at least 2 chronic conditions and 5 daily medications took part. The goal was to reduce potentially inappropriate medicatio…

This study tested whether a hybrid (in-person and online) physiotherapy program is feasible for children aged 4-17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ten children and their parents tried the program, which included tailored exercises and games. The goal was to see if families cou…

This pilot study tested a telehealth program that combines music therapy and social work support for older adults living at home, including those with dementia. Twenty participants aged 65 and older in Kentucky took part in 30-minute Zoom sessions twice a week for four weeks. The…

This completed study tested whether a package of telemedicine services — including daily rounds by a specialist, a team of nurses and therapists, and a focus on safety — could reduce how long patients stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers enrolled 22,000 patients fro…

This study tested whether doctors can safely check and adjust pacemakers and defibrillators from a remote location, instead of requiring patients to come into the clinic. 110 adults with these heart devices took part. The goal was to see if remote programming works as well as in-…

This study tested whether having a video consultation with a senior emergency doctor before entering the ER can improve care for non-urgent patients. 200 adults were randomly assigned to either a video consult plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal was to see if the …

This study looked at whether checking patients by phone before surgery leads to more cancellations than checking them in person. Researchers reviewed records of 1176 adults scheduled for non-cardiac surgery at two hospitals. The goal was to see if phone assessments are a safe and…

This study tested whether a hybrid curriculum combining virtual reality (VR) simulations with live-streamed neurosurgical procedures could improve medical students' decision-making and interest in neurosurgery. 112 fourth-year students were randomly assigned to either the hybrid …

This study looked at whether a video call (telemedicine) is as good as an in-person visit for checking a patient's health before surgery. 172 adults scheduled for surgery at a French hospital took part. Researchers compared how well each method captured important details like med…

This completed study interviewed 10 IBD patients and 6 healthcare professionals to understand how they make shared decisions about using telemonitoring versus standard care. The goal is to improve the decision-making process so patients feel more engaged and informed. The study d…