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Chronic obstructive pulmonary (COP) is one of the serious diseases in the United States that places a great burden on patients as well as healthcare systems based on its associated high rate of hospitalization, outpatients visit and readmissions. (Sarah et al. 2016). Over the years, the COP has become a major public health issue globally with more than 65 million cases. (Sarah et al. 2016). In 2010, the United States recorded a direct cost of $32.1 billion based on the prevalence of the COP disease. In the UK, 1.6% of the population is suffering from the COP contributing to the burden of over £800 million per annum with the direct medical costs of approximately £625 million annually. (Sarah et al. 2016). Despite its associated direct costs burden, the prevalence of the COP is likely to increase because of a rise in aging population.(Sarah et al. 2016).
The telehealth has been considered as an effective healthcare intervention to manage the COP disease. The telehealth is a workable and attractive solution capable of meeting the healthcare needs of people. Brewster, et al. (2013) define home telehealth as an exchange of health information from patients to healthcare professionals through electronic devices. (Brewster, et al. 2013). Typically, home telehealth can deliver significant benefits for patients suffering from COP disease that includes assisting in reducing mortality rates, department visits, and healthcare costs.(Sarah et al. 2016). Despite the associated benefits of the telehealth, Sarah et al. (2013) did not provide the data to support their assertion that home telehealth reduces the healthcare costs, departmental visit, and mortality rates.
Gorst, Armitage, Brownsell, & Hawley, (2014) argue that 20% of patients using the telehealth later abandon it and 32% of patients refuse to use it. Moreover, patients' involvement in the home telehealth's published research is still lacking. Patients also face technical problems representing a barrier to using the telehealth technology. Additionally, shortage of patients who have...
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