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About the TLC Project
The TLC Project is the first complete trial of Tunstall telehealth in Australia. Championed by Ipswich Community Aid, the project will involve members from the local community with chronic conditions and investigate the effects and benefits of daily monitoring on the individual as well as benefits to the healthcare system.
The project will run for 18 months with each participant using the system for a period relevant to their condition and needs.
The project will focus on four different patient groups:
1 Cardiac 2 Respiratory 3 Endocrine 4 Other: Individuals with other conditions
Purpose of the TLC project
The TLC Project we will demonstrate that there is a workable and affordable solution ready to be implemented and support the Australian health system.
The TLC Project aims to prove the implementation of telehealth solutions will:
Improve effectiveness of treatment regimes.
Reduce cost of care.
Increase quality of care.
Decrease emergency episodes for people with chronic diseases.
Encourage collaboration between health care partners for the patients benefit.
Increase awareness on behaviors affecting individual health.
Actively involve patients in their own health management.
Create greater feelings of safety for a patient within their own home.
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Get involved
If you are currently living with a chronic illness or are a health care provider and would like to participate in the TLC Project, please register your interest. |
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Latest news
On Wednesday 4 February 2009, Queensland Health Minister, Stephen Robertson launched the Ipswich based Telehealth Lifestyle Coordination (TLC) Project to State Member for Ipswich, Wayne Wendt, State Member for Ipswich, Rachel Nolan and a large audience of dignitaries, industry bodies and professionals. |
Tunstall and Ipswich Community Aid working together for a healthier
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