Addressing Health Equity through E-Patient Solutions in West Sulawesi DOI Open Access

Any Novianti,

Atjo Wahyu,

Ridwan Amiruddin

et al.

Universal Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(6), P. 783 - 791

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes three key points to ensure that the global community receives adequate health services: equality in access, quality of services, and protection patients' financial risks.The problems with ongoing development Indonesia are essentially same as those government West Sulawesi is dealing with, namely lack optimum affordability, healthcare services.This study aims determine needs users design intervention media form e-patient at Regional General Hospital.The research was conducted using a qualitative approach in-depth interviews focus group discussions (FGD) from January February 2023.Thematic analysis performed n-Vivo.The result shows hospital services benefit greatly application, which reduces waiting times.Therefore, it must be improved terms application's appearance/display.There chat enable interaction doctors, e-patients has been made simple so easily understood accessed by society various educational backgrounds.In conclusion, vital develop applications while considering patients.

Language: Английский

The impact of the early COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare system resource use and costs in two provinces in Canada: An interrupted time series analysis DOI Creative Commons
Seraphine Zeitouny, Douglas C. Cheung, Karen E. Bremner

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(9), P. e0290646 - e0290646

Published: Sept. 8, 2023

Introduction The aim of our study was to assess the initial impact COVID-19 on total publicly-funded direct healthcare costs and health services use in two Canadian provinces, Ontario British Columbia (BC). Methods This retrospective repeated cross-sectional used population-based administrative datasets, linked within each province, from January 1, 2018 December 27, 2020. Interrupted time series analysis estimate changes level trends weekly resource costs, with March 16–22, 2020 as first pandemic week. Also, week 2020, we identified cases their positive SARS-CoV-2 test estimated until death or Results resources largest declines (95% confidence interval) compared previous were physician [Ontario: -43% (-49%,-37%); BC: -24% (-30%,-19%) (both p<0.001)] emergency department visits -41% (-47%,-35%); -29% (-35%,-23%) p<0.001)]. Hospital admissions declined by 27% (-32%,-23%) 21% (-26%,-16%) BC p<0.001). Resource subsequently rose but did not return pre-pandemic levels. Only home care dialysis clinic significantly decrease pre-pandemic. Costs for represented 1.3% 0.7% BC, respectively. Conclusions Reduced utilization overall population outweighed patients Meeting needs all across is essential maintain resilient systems.

Language: Английский

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Strengthening local health systems and governance for Universal Health Coverage: experiences and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic response in Quezon City, Philippines DOI Creative Commons

Esperanza Anita Escano-Arias,

Ramona Asuncion D. G Abarquez,

Rolando Valdés Cruz

et al.

Health Policy and Planning, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

EAEA, RADGA, and RVC

Language: Английский

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Association of Telemedicine With Life Satisfaction and Satisfaction With Care in Rural China DOI Creative Commons
Xintong Zhao,

Qi Wang,

Shaojie Zhou

et al.

Health & Social Care in the Community, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2025(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objectives: The effectiveness of telemedicine in rural areas with low‐quality primary care remains unclear. This study examined the relationship adoption life satisfaction and China. It also investigated association health‐seeking behaviour, healthcare utilisation heterogeneity type collaboration quality workforce. Methods: Data were retrieved from China Livelihood Survey, a nationally representative multi‐level survey conducted 2021. Ordinary least‐squares regression models employed to analyse between at village level households’ healthcare. Propensity score matching was used address potential selection bias. Results: A total 4638 households included analysis. results show that clinics associated higher levels among households. improvement primarily attributed an increased likelihood seeking facilities, rather than reduction expenditures. stronger when collaborated township health centres initiatives, compared those partnering higher‐level hospitals. Moreover, more pronounced villages lower‐quality workers higher‐quality staff. Conclusion: These findings highlight as effective tool for improving residents’ satisfaction. Strategies such promoting strengthened local targeting resources remote deficient workforces are recommended optimise other developing countries.

Language: Английский

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The Role of Initial Trust in the Behavioral Intention to Use Telemedicine Among Filipino Older Adults DOI Creative Commons

Maureen Olive Gallardo,

Jinky Dela Torre,

Ryan Ebardo

et al.

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This study investigated the behavioral intention of Filipino older adults toward using telemedicine and pivotal role initial trust in influencing this intention. A cross-sectional method was employed, involving a questionnaire administered to 180 participants convenience sampling. The structural model test results indicate that subjective norm, attitude, notably, positively impact use telemedicine, whereas perceived control does not significantly affect underscores significance norm attitude shaping intention, consistent with Theory Planned Behavior (TPB), while extended construct played crucial adults, highlighting its importance technology adoption. aligns trend increased adoption during COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing need for sensitive healthcare contexts. Establishing is vital successful implementation among enhancing accessibility well-being.

Language: Английский

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Patient satisfaction for telemedicine health services in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Karuna Nidhi Kaur,

Farah Niazi, Ruchi Thakur

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 16, 2022

Introduction In the year 2019, whole world witnessed COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has negatively impacted health care delivery system. This risen necessity among systems across to deliver services through telemedicine. systematic review would assess level of patient satisfaction with telemedicine during time Methodology literature search was conducted in June 2022 using “PubMed” “Google Scholar” and “Embase” databases. A total eight articles were included. ROBVIS Analysis performed for assessment bias. Descriptive statistics Microsoft Excel. Results All included studies seven countries/states/cities: India ( n = 2), Philippines 1), Saudi Arabia UAE Los Angeles Iran New York City 1). Most used tools voice calls, video calls messaging/email. Maximum patients consultation (5 out 9 studies) followed by call (4 8 studies), messaging/emails (2 other Apps studies). Overall, found highest amongst developed countries/states/cities such as (94.9%), (82.7%), (81%) (77.9%) contrast developing countries which includes (82%), (73.9; 51.3%) (43.4%). Conclusion participants be satisfied quality they offered. will help improve eventually Systematic registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#myprospero .

Language: Английский

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Financial Sequelae of Cancer for Patients' Family Members and Caregivers: A Focus on the Philippines DOI Creative Commons
Rod Carlo Columbres, Erin Jay G. Feliciano, Lance Isidore G. Catedral

et al.

JCO Global Oncology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: July 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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“I'm not very skilled in using gadgets:” A qualitative exploration of the facilitators and barriers to using telepharmacy services among Filipino senior citizens DOI Creative Commons
Rogie Royce Carandang,

Yedda Marie Ancheta,

Geneveve Beleno

et al.

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 100477 - 100477

Published: July 11, 2024

Telepharmacy provides remote care by pharmacists to distant patients via telecommunications. It is a new service used in the Philippines during COVID-19 pandemic. However, its utilization among vulnerable populations, notably senior citizens, remains relatively unexplored.

Language: Английский

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Telemedicine in non-communicable chronic diseases care during the COVID-19 pandemic: exploring patients' perspectives DOI Creative Commons

Fatema Habbash,

Aamal Rabeeah,

Zainab Huwaidi

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Sept. 25, 2023

Purpose This study aimed to explore challenges facing patients using Telemedicine consultations in non-communicable chronic disease clinics primary care settings and evaluate their satisfaction willingness use this service the future. Methods is an analytical cross-sectional enrolling participants who were randomly selected from representative centers Bahrain providing consultations. A semi-structured questionnaire permitted data collection telephone interviews. Results total of 251 individuals participated whom majority Bahraini (90.04%), mean age was 54.48 ± 10.78 years. Most 231 (92.03%) satisfied with consultation while only 142 (56.80%) willing The main perceived related Teleconsultations lack physical examination, inadequate time TM consultation, fear medical errors, privacy. future mainly determined by degree comfort tell private information ( p &lt; 0.01) less extent ease communication tool = 0.005) on multivariate analysis. Conclusion could be a good complement conventional formats sustainability innovative healthcare delivery requires addressing acceptability users, use, patient-centeredness, technological advances ensure

Language: Английский

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The Rise of Telemedicine in the Philippines during COVID-19: A Systematic Review of Utilization Trends and Patient Outcomes DOI Creative Commons

Yentl Kierstein C. Aban,

Jashley V. Abunto, Jioe Vincent Earl P. Aliorde

et al.

Philippine Social Science Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(4), P. 9 - 18

Published: April 5, 2024

The study discussed the telemedicine trends in Philippines during COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2023. Determining frequency of use telemedicine, factors that influenced its before and pandemic, effects improving healthcare system Philippines. A systematic review was conducted using thematic analysis PRISMA checklist. results presented a pattern indicating teleconsultation usage corresponded increased cases. Furthermore, utilization surged March 2020 2022, with video consultations increasing 5 495 monthly visits between 2022. concluded it driven by mobile phone usage, improved patient satisfaction, government support, consultations, offering alternative delivery. Future studies should include more regions timeframes comprehensively present

Language: Английский

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An Intelligent Framework for Performance Optimization of Telemedicine Center with Trust incorporating decision-making styles DOI

AmirHossein Pourbasir,

Atousa Ghorbani,

Negin Hasani

et al.

Operations Management Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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