How do modern telehealth strategies compare to traditional self-management for chronic disease management before and after the COVID-19 outbreak?
Telehealth has become a vital tool for chronic disease management during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting reliance from traditional in-person self-management to online resources.
Adults with chronic diseases often experience a decline in their quality of life along with frequent exacerbations. These diseases can cause anxiety and impose a significant economic burden. Self-management is a crucial aspect of treatment outside of the hospital and can improve quality of life and reduce the financial burden resulting from unexpected hospitalizations. With the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become a vital tool for both medical professionals and patients; many in-person appointments have been canceled due to the pandemic, leading to increased reliance on online resources. This article aimed to discuss various methods of chronic disease management, both traditional self-management and modern telehealth strategies, comparing before and after the COVID-19 outbreak and highlighting challenges that have emerged.
Yu et al. (Wed,) studied this question.