Telehealth Nursing: Tools and Strategies for Optimal Patient Care

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Section I: Introduction
	Chapter 1: Evolution/History of Telenursing
		Learning Outcomes
		History of Telemedicine
		Impact on Medical Practice
		Reimbursement Issues
		American Telemedicine Association
		Current Reimbursement for Telemedicine Services
		Introduction of Telenursing into the Telehealth and Telemedicine Field
		Health Care Industry Changes
		Preparation to Provide Patient Care Through Telenursing
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 2: Assessment Techniques: Communication and Active Listening
		Learning Outcomes
		Senses Used in Patient/Client Care
		Review of Traditional Assessment Techniques
		Senses Used in Telenursing
		Focus on the Sense of Hearing
		Exercises to Improve Communication and Active Listening
		Challenging Telenursing Situations With Communication
		Challenging Telenursing Situations With Active Listening
		Case Study for Communication
		Case Study for Active Listening
		Key Points
	Chapter 3: Professional Preparation for Telehealth Nursing
		Learning Outcomes
		Recommended Experience
		Telenursing Scope of Practice
		Licensure and Credentialing
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 4: Patient/Client Perspective on Telehealth Nursing
		Learning Outcomes
		Patient/Client Identification
		Identifying Barriers
		Overcoming Barriers
		Confidentiality
		HIPAA Regulations
		HITECH Act
		Exercises to Improve Patient/Client Engagement
		Exercise 1: Posthospitalization Patient/Client
		Exercise 2: Disease Management Patient
		Exercise 3: Wellness Program Participant
		Key Points
		Bibliography
Section II: Introduction to Body Systems
	Chapter 5: Integumentary System
		Learning Outcomes
		The Integumentary System
		Assessment Overview
		Questions to Assess the Integumentary System
		Additional Questions That Focus on Integumentary Health Problems
		Algorithm for the Integumentary System
		Tips When Assessing the Integumentary System
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 6: Respiratory System
		Learning Outcomes
		The Respiratory System
		Assessment Overview
		Questions to Assess the Respiratory System
		Assessing the Respiratory System by Listening
		Additional Assessment Questions
		Algorithm for Assessing the Respiratory System
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Tips for Assessing the Respiratory System
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 7: Cardiovascular System
		Learning Outcomes
		The Cardiovascular System
		Assessment Overview
		Questions to Assess the Cardiovascular System
		Algorithm for Assessing the Cardiovascular System
		Tips for Assessing the Cardiovascular System
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal System
		Learning Outcomes
		The Gastrointestinal System
		Assessment Overview
		Questions to Assess the Gastrointestinal System
		Special Situation
		Algorithm for Assessing the Gastrointestinal System
		Tips for Assessing the Gastrointestinal System
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal System
		Learning Outcomes
		The Musculoskeletal System
		Assessment Overview
		Questions to Assess the Musculoskeletal System
		Special Situations
		Algorithm for Assessing the Musculoskeletal System
		Tips for Assessing the Musculoskeletal System
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 10: Neurologic and Sensory Systems
		Learning Outcomes
		The Neurologic System
		The Sensory System
		Assessment Overview
		Questions to Assess the Neurologic System
		Algorithm for Assessing the Neurologic and Sensory Systems
		Tips for Assessing the Neurologic and Sensory Systems
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 11: Genitourinary System
		Learning Outcomes
		The Genitourinary System
		Assesment Overview
		Questions to Assess the Genitourinary System
		Algorithm for Assessing the Genitourinary System
		Tips for Assessing the Genitourinary System
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
Section III: Introduction to Body System Disorders
	Chapter 12: Disorders of the Integumentary System
		Learning Outcomes
		Skin Disorders: Lesions
		Skin Disorders: Rashes
		Skin Trauma
		Suggestions for Skin Disorders
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 13: Disorders of the Respiratory System
		Learning Outcomes
		Respiratory Disorders
		Assessing Upper Respiratory Conditions
		Assessing Lower Respiratory Conditions
		Suggestions for Respiratory Disorders
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 14: Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
		Learning Outcomes
		Cardiovascular Disorders
		Assessing Disorders of the Heart
		Assessing Disorders of the Arterial System
		Assessing Disorders of the Venous System
		Assessing Disorders of the Lymphatic System
		Assessing Disorders of the Blood System
		Suggestions for Cardiovascular Disorders
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 15: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
		Learning Outcomes
		Gastrointestinal Disorders
		Assessing Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
		Suggestions for Gastrointestinal Disorders
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 16: Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
		Learning Outcomes
		Musculoskeletal Disorders
		Assessing Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
		Suggestions for Musculoskeletal Disorders
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 17: Disorders of the Neurologic and Sensory Systems
		Learning Outcomes
		Neurologic and Sensory System Disorders
		Assessing Disorders of the Neurologic and Sensory Systems
		Suggestions for Neurologic and Sensory Disorders
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 18: Disorders of the Genitourinary System
		Learning Outcomes
		Genitourinary System Disorders
		Assessing Disorders of the Genitourinary System
		Additional Disorders
		Suggestions for Genitourinary Disorders
		Practice Exercises
		Case Study
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 19: The Patient/Client With Diabetes Mellitus
		Learning Outcomes
		Types of Diabetes Mellitus
		Complications
		General Telephonic Care Needs
		Special Situation
		Care Calls
		Disease Management Program Expectations
		Key Points: Wrapping It All Up
		Bibliography
	Chapter 20: The Patient/Client With HIV/AIDS
		Learning Outcomes
		Pathophysiology Review of HIV/AIDS
		Challenges
		Benefits
		Primary Care Focus
		Assessing the Patient/Client With HIV/AIDS
		Promoting Maximum Wellness
		Key Points
		Bibliography
Section IV: Additional Aspects of Telephonic Patient/Client Care
	Chapter 21: Patient/Client Care
		Learning Outcomes
		Tweaking the Nursing Process
		Teaching
		Patient/Client Requests Information
		Patient/Client Would Benefit from Teaching Material
		Patient/Client is Ready to Make a Change
		Application of Change Theory to Telephonic Nursing Care
		Identify Teachable Moments
		Keeping the Lines of Communication Open
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 22: Review of Laboratory Values and Diagnostic Tests
		Learning Outcomes
		Importance of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
		Types of Diagnostic Tests
		Types of Laboratory Tests
		Client Adherence
		Interpreting Results
		Key Points
		Bibliography
	Chapter 23: Documentation
		Learning Outcomes
		Information
		Learning the Computerized Documentation System
		Avoiding the Most Major Mistake of All
		Key Points
	Chapter 24: Tools for Telephonic Care
		Learning Outcomes
		Resources
		Various Nursing Roles in Telephonic Care
		Other Resources
		Practice Patterns
		Cheat Sheets
		Key Points
	Chapter 25: Work Environments
		Learning Outcomes
		Environments
		Ideal Work Environment
		Work Issues
		Key Points
	Chapter 26: Issues and Solutions
		Learning Outcomes
		Issues and Solutions
		Handling the Stress
		Key Points
	Chapter 27: The Nurse as Client
		Learning Outcomes
		Personal Care
		Stress Management
		Long-Term Success
		Key Points
Conclusion: The Rest of the Story
Index