Telehealth and Telenutrition

The Use of Interactive Compressed Video for Nutrition Counseling of Rural Elderly

Beverly J. McCabe PhD, RD, LD Arkansas Rural Hospital Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

Nevada P. Copeland MNSc, CNS, RN Arkansas Rural Hospital Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

Callie A. Shull MS, RD, LD Arkansas Children's Hospital, Arkansas, USA

Khandra D. Dictson BS Arkansas Rural Hospital Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, USA

Abstract

The use of interactive compressed video technology to provide nutrition counseling for elderly patients in limited-resource rural areas is described. The application of telehealth principles by registered dietitians to deliver medical nutrition therapy is termed tele-nutrition and is well received by rural elderly.

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