THE ROLE OF NURSE-LED TELEHEALTH SERVICES IN POST-OPERATIVE CARE: IMPROVING PATIENT MONITORING AND REDUCING HOSPITAL READMISSION RATES

Abstract

  This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led telehealth services in post-operative care, focusing on patient monitoring, hospital readmission rates, and recovery outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative data from a randomized control trial and qualitative feedback from both patients and healthcare providers. The results demonstrated that nurse-led telehealth interventions significantly reduced hospital readmission rates by 10% and accelerated recovery times by an average of four days compared to traditional in-person care. The services achieved top levels of user satisfaction by providing both easier access and stronger communication methods.  The nursing staff identified technology constraints together with training needs as primary issues but they also noted increased patient involvement and decreased healthcare strain as positive aspects.  The success of telehealth in patient recovery becomes evident because it links best practices through its use.  The management of telehealth systems by nursing professionals leads to scalable expense-efficient operations that deliver better patient results and cost reductions and enhanced postoperative care through affordable approaches.  General promotion of these health systems relies on technical fixes and training standards implementations.