Title of article
Prevent COVID‑19 by Telemedicine for the Elderly at Home Care Services
Author/Authors
Chelongar, Kioumars Faculty of Health Management and Information Sciences - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Ajami, Sima Faculty of Health Management and Information Sciences - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Pages
2
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1
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2
Abstract
Nowadays, coronavirus disease 2019 (CoVID‑19) has
become a global pandemic. CoVID‑19 is heavily involved
in more than 215 countries worldwide, including Iran.
So far, no cure or vaccine has been found, therefore, the
only way is to prevent widespread outbreaks. According
to clinical observations, the elderly with chronic diseases
are more vulnerable to coronavirus. Thus, if the elderly are
infected by CoVID‑19, they will have a higher mortality
rate. Consequently the best solution for responding to this
crisis and in order to keep them at home to protect from
CoVID‑19, is to use telemedicine and teleconsulting with
home care services and monitoring their health status.
Keywords
Prevent COVID‑19 , Telemedicine , Elderly , Home Care Services
Journal title
International Journal of Preventive Medicine (IJPM)
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2610228
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