A huge new study by the Department of Health into the potential benefits of Telemedicine has had some outstanding early results!
Most notably the early indications show that if used correctly telehealth can deliver a a 45% reduction in mortality rates.
These headline figures have been released ahead of the final conclusions. The Department of Health has said that they “want to share the telehealth headlines now, to help as many people as possible, as early as possible.”
Other findings show that telehealth can deliver a 15% reduction in A&E visits, a 20% reduction in emergency admissions, a 14% reduction in elective admissions, a 14% reduction in bed days and an 8% reduction in tariff costs.
The illnesses and problems that telecare has been improving, is stretching from long term heart problems and diabetes to cutting down on visits to A&E. This trial included over 30,000 patients suffering from a range of diseases and illnesses and is the most thorough study in this area.
At Questmark we have been working in Telemedicine for years. Our AV magazine award for a telemedicine initiative in Northern Ireland was a huge step in proving that in home treatment is also has huge potential, and in sparsely populated areas, telemedicine is proving to be a huge benefit to families with ill babies.
Following on from such outstanding results, the department of Health is setting out on a campaign, aiming to use telehealth and telecare to benefit the lives of at least three million people. Their “Three Million lives campaign” following on from this research will be a major focus for the department of health and more information will be released shortly.
For more information on Telemedicine and for insight into the work the Questmark has already done in the Health Care industry please call us on 0330 300 0000