Mobile Telerehabilitation Mobile Telerehabilitation Evaluation (MTE)—Evaluation (MTE)—Proof of ConceptProof of Concept
Barbara Demuth, R.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Director for Telemedicine
What is a
Sûr-moo-sa -- n. 1. An acronym for Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas. 2. A research institute at Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania, principally funded by the Office of Naval Research. 3. CERMUSA tests, evaluates, demonstrates and assesses "best practices" in providing healthcare services and education utilizing appropriate, available technology.
Hiram G. Andrews Hiram G. Andrews CenterCenter
Mission– Provide comprehensive rehabilitative,
educational, and life skill services in a focused environment which results in employment for persons with disabilities.
BarriersBarriers
TransportationTelecommunciationsDistanceTimeWeatherResources
The SolutionThe Solution
Real-time video over POTS– Portable– Self-contained– User-friendly
OutcomesOutcomes
31 evaluations– 25 successfully completed– 3 refusals– 3 technical problems
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Number of Travelers to Consult
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Frequency
<100100-199200-299300-399400-499500-599600-699700-799Miles
Total Mileage to Consultn=26, Mean=278, S.D.=178.6
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>$100$100-199$200-299$300-399$400-499$500-599$600-699$700-799$800-899$900-999$1000 +
Total Savings=$10,416.89
Cost Savings Per Consultn=25 Mean = $424.60
Total SavingsTotal Savings
Average savings of 63.4% for consults completed via VTC
Total Savings was $10,416.89
Technical Difficulties Technical Difficulties
None reported for 22 encountersMinor problems reported
– Difficulty initiating call– Battery charge low– Difficulty with video outdoors
Future ResearchFuture Research
Questions??Questions??
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