Provider-to-Provider Telemedicine for Sepsis Is Used Less Frequently in Communities with High Social Vulnerability

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Examines the relationship between provider-to-provider emergency department-based telehealth consultation (tele-ED) and the prevalence of sepsis in counties with elevated social vulnerability index (SVI) scores. Analyzes 2016-2019 data from 1191 patients treated in rural, Midwestern EDs, with breakdowns according to patient, provider, hospital, and county characteristics. Discusses the relationship between SVI scores and tele-ED use.

Kevin J. Tu, J. Priyanka Vakkalanka, Uche E. Okoro, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 41(1), e12861

2025

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Emergency department and urgent care services · Infectious diseases · Social determinants of health · Specialty care · Statistics and data · Technology for health and human services · Telehealth