Table 1.

Telemedicine services for chronic diseases and telerehabilitation at the Visiting Nurse Association.

Type of disease	Types of patient telehealth technology and interventions
Stroke rehabilitation and chronic heart disease	Devices for monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and weight Tablet and wireless gateway for data transmission Web-based portal transmitting data from the patient blood pressure monitor and other devices to health care professionals Health care personnel include regional center operator, family practitioner, cardiologist, neurologist, and other health care professionals if needed
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	Pulse oximeter, weighing machine Tablet and wireless gateway for data transmission Web-based portal transmitting data from the pulse oximeter to health care professionals Data capturing readings and patient-selected questions Follow-up in person or by telephone Health care personnel include respiratory nurse, family practitioner, pulmonologist, and other health care professionals if needed