Bridging Distances: A Retrospective Study of Virtual Wound Care to Reduce Travel Burden in Rural Healthcare
The VWCS significantly improves access to wound care for rural populations by reducing the time burden. These results support expanding virtual care models in rural areas. Future research should assess long-term clinical outcomes and refine virtual care delivery for greater quality and cost-effectiveness.
Authors
- Linda Deravin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6181-3708)
- Catherine Leahy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7177-7645)
- Rachel Anne Kornhaber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6556-6775)
- Michelle Barakat‐Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7764-4515)
- Erik Biroš (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1154-5367)
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Huddersfield (GB)
- Charles Sturt University (AU)
- University of Southern Queensland (AU)
- Sheba Medical Center (IL)
- Townsville Hospital (AU)
- Western NSW Local Health District (AU)
- Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Journal of Rural Health
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.70095
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Charles Sturt University