There is no significant difference in mortality rate, length of stay, or complications between patients who were monitored remotely by intensivists and those who were not, according to a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association. The research calls into question whether using telemedicine in ICUs really improves patients' outcomes. Researchers evaluated patients in six ICUs of a large healthcare system. They did find a slight improvement in mortality rates for sicker patients who were monitored remotely.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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