The Role of Telemedicine in Transforming Healthcare Delivery—Capabilities and Barriers
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 1535
Special Issue Editor
2. Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3525433, Israel
3. Health Administration Department, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, Emek Yezrael 1930600, Israel
Interests: telemedicine; digital health; health disparities
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Telemedicine plays a significant role in improving access to healthcare services by overcoming traditional barriers, increasing convenience, and enhancing healthcare delivery. Telemedicine allows individuals in remote or underserved areas to access medical care without the need to travel long distances. This is particularly important in rural and isolated regions where there is a shortage of healthcare providers. Telemedicine helps ensure access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations, such as those who are elderly, are disabled, or have chronic conditions, who may have difficulty traveling to medical facilities. Patients can more easily receive follow-up care through telemedicine, reducing the need for multiple in-person visits. This is particularly beneficial for those with chronic conditions. Telemedicine provides a means for patients with chronic diseases to regularly monitor and manage their conditions, reducing hospital readmissions and improving overall health outcomes. Mobile apps and wearable devices connected to telemedicine platforms allow for real-time monitoring of patients' health, making it easier for healthcare providers to intervene when necessary. While telemedicine offers numerous benefits for improving healthcare access, it is essential to address issues such as healthcare disparities and reimbursement policies and to ensure that patients have access to the necessary technology and training to use telemedicine effectively. Nevertheless, it continues to be a vital tool in making healthcare more accessible and convenient for people around the world.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Patient Education: educating patients about the availability and benefits of telemedicine;
- Provider Training: training healthcare providers in telemedicine best practices, including conducting virtual examinations, protecting patient privacy, and using telemedicine platforms effectively;
- Remote Monitoring: utilizing remote monitoring tools and wearable devices to collect patient data and to monitor chronic conditions;
- Scheduling and Workflow Optimization: streamlining appointment scheduling and workflows to ensure that telemedicine appointments are efficient;
- Telemedicine Apps: developing telemedicine apps that make it easy for patients to schedule appointments, to receive reminders, and to access their medical records;
- Emergency Protocols: developing protocols for handling emergency situations during telemedicine appointments.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Motti Haimi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- telemedicine
- e-health
- health disparities
- remote treatment and monitoring
- usability
- e-health literacy
- patient safety
- digital divide
