Cureus, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024

Telemedicine uses digital technologies to provide healthcare services remotely, greatly improving patient access, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This systematic review investigates telemedicine's effects on outcomes, access care, and its role in evolving landscape. Relevant studies were identified using MeSH terms keywords through electronic databases manual reference list screenings. The selected empirical studies, both quantitative qualitative, examined telemedicine across various populations. categorized findings into themes related outcomes care. was found be a transformative tool chronic disease management, particularly diabetes Significant improvements health cost savings reported with interventions. For example, telehealth platforms enhance management by increasing engagement clinical metrics such as HbA1c levels. Additionally, for diabetes-related foot (DFD) overcome geographical barriers, providing specialized care satisfaction. In conclusion, significantly improves satisfaction By overcoming barriers enhancing engagement, have potential transform global delivery. Implementing these insights practice can improve accessibility effectiveness of worldwide, ensuring equitable patient-centered solutions.

Язык: Английский