A study published in the
Western Journal of Nursing Research found that patients using at-home monitoring systems for blood glucose and blood pressure levels received almost twice as many nursing activities as patients who received usual care.
In other words, relying on telehealth to manage Type 2 diabetes and hypertension could heighten nurse workloads.
At the same time, researchers noted that the increased communication rates could result in better health outcomes for patients. As a nurse, I am always thinking of new and innovative ways to use technology to help people manage their chronic conditions and live a more healthy, active lifestyle, said Chelsea Howland, a doctoral student at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, in a press statement.
Gov. Parson announces five appointments to boards and commissions; Columbian named to Mental Health Commission
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Gov. Mike Parson named a Columbian to the Mental Health Commission and four other appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy.
The governor appointed Brian Neuner to the Mental Health Commission.
The release states,
Neuner currently serves as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for Special Olympics of Missouri. Prior to joining Special Olympics of Missouri, he served as Director of Business Development and Public Relations for Joe Machens Dealerships. Mr. Neuner is an Emmy award winning journalist for Outstanding Sports Reporting and a two-time winner of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Journalism. He is a board member of Safety Net, which supports law enforcement in Central Missouri, and the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing Advisory Council. He has supported the
Throughout her career, Lori Popejoy provided hands-on clinical care in a variety of health care settings, from hospitals and nursing homes to community centers and home health care agencies.
Throughout her career, Lori Popejoy provided hands-on clinical care in a variety of health care settings, from hospitals and nursing homes to community.