The study’s objective was to assess facilitators and barriers of Tele-Critical Care (TCC) perceived by SCCM members. By utilizing a survey distributed to SCCM members, a cross-sectional study was developed to analyze survey results from Decembe...
A 24/7 telemedicine respiratory therapist (eRT) service was set up as part of the established University of Pennsylvania teleICU (PENN E-LERT®) service during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving five hospitals and 320 critical care beds to deliver eff...
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the demand for virtual healthcare delivery and highlighted the scarcity of telehealth medical student curricula, particularly tele-critical care. In partnership with the Penn E-lert program and the Department of...
Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances anesthesiology by introducing adaptive systems that improve clinical precision, safety, and responsiveness. This review examines the integration of AI in anesthetic practice, with a focus on closed-loop systems t...
Background: The telemedicine intensive care unit (tele-ICU) enables remote monitoring and support for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, connecting onsite care teams with remote critical care specialists through audio–video links and electroni...
Background: The medical care of critically ill children requires special expertise in pediatric emergency and intensive care medicine. In Germany, this expertise is mainly available in specialized centers at maximum-care hospitals due to the small nu...
Access to neurological care remains profoundly unequal worldwide, driven by the increasing burden of chronic and neurodegenerative disorders and a persistent shortage of specialist neurologists. Tele-neurology has emerged as a promising strategy to i...
Background: Pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) face shortages of intensivists, posing challenges in delivering specialized care, especially in underserved regions. While studies on telecritical care in the adult ICU have demonstrated decreased com...
Introduction: People with special care needs often face significant barriers in accessing dental care due to physical and cognitive limitations, leading to high rates of dental issues like caries. Despite the growing recognition of these challenges,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the implementation of policies that mandate various restrictions on daily life, including social distancing, the closure of public services and schools, and movement limitations. Even though these restrictive measures...
Obstetric critical care encompasses the management of pregnant and postpartum women with life-threatening conditions, requiring integration of intensive care principles with pregnancy-specific physiological, ethical, and organizational considerations...
Point-of-Care ultrasound (POCUS) is an invaluable tool permitting the understanding of critical physiologic and anatomic details wherever and whenever a patient has a medical need. Thus the application of POCUS has dramatically expanded beyond hospit...
Background/Objectives: Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and early detection of gastrointestinal (GI) polyps through endoscopy is critical for improving patient outcomes. However, access to specialist gastroe...
Oral health in older adults is a critical component of overall well-being requiring integrated, interdisciplinary approaches to address its complex interplay of medical, functional, and psychosocial challenges. The aim of this is to examine strategie...
Background/Objectives: Access to specialized care for patients with cognitive impairment in remote areas is often limited. Despite the increasing adoption of telemedicine, standardized guidelines have not yet been specified. This study aimed to devel...
Telemedicine has transformed obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to synthesize evidence on the adoption, effectiveness, barriers, and technological innovations of telemedicine in OB/GYN across div...
Shoulder pain represents the most frequently reported musculoskeletal disorder, often leading to significant functional impairment and pain, impacting quality of life. Home-based rehabilitation programs offer a more accessible and convenient solution...