Research aims to fill critical gaps in telehealth design
April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
AMES, Iowa, April 24 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Research aims to fill critical gaps in telehealth design
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A telehealth visit may look simple -a few clicks, a camera and a conversation -but Iowa State University researcher Farzane Omidi knows the reality is far more complex. In virtual care, a dim lamp, a lagging microphone or an open door can quietly erode trust, empathy and even diagnostic accuracy.
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Research aims to fill critical gaps in telehealth design
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A telehealth visit may look simple -a few clicks, a camera and a conversation -but Iowa State University researcher Farzane Omidi knows the reality is far more complex. In virtual care, a dim lamp, a lagging microphone or an open door can quietly erode trust, empathy and even diagnostic accuracy.