Study Evaluates Inpatient Telepalliative Care in Rural South Carolina
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) conducted a study published in the Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, which shows how high-quality palliative care can address a critical health care gap by effectively delivering high-quality palliative care in rural hospitals using telehealth. They discuss their program's impact, challenges, and benefits, showing a significant decrease in patients’ hospital length of stay, ICU utilization, and readmission rates.