Knowledge Path: Home Health

Introduction

This knowledge path about home health has been compiled by the AT&T Center for Telehealth Research and Policy at UTMB. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources. The path also identifies tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further research. It is aimed at health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and the public.

Online Resources

• Home Health Agency Center
• Home Health Comparison Info
• Home Health Products

Print Resources

• Martinez A. A systematic review of the literature on home monitoring for patients with heart failure. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2006;12:234-241.
• Noel H. Home telehealth reduces healthcare costs. Telemedicine Journal and e-Health 2004;10(2):170-183.
• Pellegrino L. Skill sets for home telehealth practitioner: a recipe for success. Telemedicine Journal and e-Health 2005;11(2):151-156.
• Port K. Daily usage and efficiency of remote home monitoring in hypertensive patients over a one-year period. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2005;11(S1):34-36.
• Waters RJ. Telehome care-Legal advice or telehealth pioneers. Caring 2005;24(5):32-38.