Significance of Telemedicine
Telemedicine, as defined across various disciplines, encompasses the use of technology to deliver healthcare remotely. It facilitates patient consultations, monitoring, and treatment via digital tools, including video conferencing and phone calls. This approach enhances access to care, especially during crises like pandemics or conflicts, and is applicable across numerous medical specialities. It involves using information and communication technologies for diagnosis, treatment, education, and follow-up care. Telemedicine's use has expanded, but requires technological infrastructure and may have limitations due to the lack of face-to-face interaction.
Synonyms: Telehealth, Virtual care, Remote healthcare, Online healthcare, E-health, Digital health, Remote medicine, Remote healthcare.
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Hindu concept of 'Telemedicine'
In Hinduism, Telemedicine allows remote consultations with Ayurvedic practitioners. It provides access to lifestyle guidance and progress monitoring. This enhances the accessibility and tracking of Ayurvedic care for individuals seeking holistic well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is a technology that enables patients to consult Ayurvedic practitioners remotely, access lifestyle guidance, and monitor their progress, making Ayurvedic care more accessible and trackable for individuals.[1]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This platform was utilized to reach out to the people to generate awareness in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.[2]
The concept of Telemedicine in local and regional sources
Telemedicine, a core area for advancing towards a knowledge society, is identified by a task team, according to regional sources.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It is a core area identified by the task team as it spearheads the march towards knowledge society.[3]
The concept of Telemedicine in scientific sources
Telemedicine, defined across various contexts, involves using technology for remote healthcare delivery. It encompasses providing medical information, consultations, and treatments via telecommunications, digital platforms, and electronic communication. The practice, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve access, minimize in-person visits, and bridge gaps in healthcare, though it presents limitations such as the lack of face-to-face contact.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Telemedicine is identified as an effective method for treating patients during social isolation, and the Korean Government temporarily approved the provision of medical counseling and prescriptions over the telephone.[4] (2) Telemedicine's effectiveness, efficiency, and quality are measured in the management of alcohol abuse, addiction, and rehabilitation.[5] (3) Telemedicine or telehealth are commonly used terminologies in the healthcare industry, but a more precise term in the field of dental care is teledentistry, which is essentially a subset of telemedicine, as stated in the text.[6] (4) Telemedicine is a field that can use cross-platform solutions for light field based 3D technologies.[7] (5) The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology, which is a viable solution to support patients' medication adherence during crises and periods of restricted mobility.[8]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This is strengthened by the European recovery plan to improve healthcare.[9] (2) This and the dissemination of social performance accountability to stakeholders could be included in further discussions.[10] (3) Telemedicine is a new service that was standardized during the COVID-19 pandemic, carried out mainly over the telephone, and accepted by the population to avoid in-person meetings.[11] (4) Telemedicine has been adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing contraceptive counseling and other healthcare services through technology.[12] (5) Involves the reprogramming of scheduled appointments, especially for clinically high-risk patients, allowing health systems from most countries to offer remote consultations.[13]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Telemedicine, such as the use of telephone or video consultations, is a digital- and mHealth tool, and it was developed and adopted during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.[14] (2) This refers to the delivery of healthcare services using information and communication technologies, which has been utilized as a primary means of healthcare support.[15] (3) The use of this to diagnose tinea in Kenyan schoolchildren is highlighted, showcasing its practical use.[16] (4) This is the use of technology to provide healthcare remotely, and the TIP intervention used telemedicine to enable physician-directed insulin titration, assisting with the monitoring of patients and their medication adjustments.[17] (5) This is the regular calling of patients on the phone, and the family physicians should use this during the pandemic.[18]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) This is used for remote patient monitoring and support. It's potential application is in enhancing access to specialized care and improving adherence.[19] (2) It is a digital tool that can ease inter-professional collaboration in healthcare settings.[20] (3) It is a service that provides medical care to patients remotely through electronic information and communication technology, optimizing clinical processes, and decreasing travel expenditures to hospitals.[21] (4) It is a method that reduces disparities in health care between rural and urban communities, particularly benefiting older, disabled, and chronically ill individuals.[22] (5) This is the use of technology to provide healthcare remotely.[23]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, and it will play a greater role, especially for stable patients needing regular follow-ups.[24] (2) The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, including care for patients closer to their homes.[25] (3) A medical service provided remotely via information and communication technology, often used to improve access to care during epidemics or pandemics.[26] (4) The overarching practice of conducting medical consultations via electronic communications, including teleneurosurgery.[27] (5) A subset of telehealth that specifically involves remote clinical services and consultations, often confused with telehealth.[28]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This is a strategy employed to maintain health services, providing healthcare remotely during the pandemic.[29] (2) This is an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, which the study suggests is needed as many patients remain opposed to this model of care.[30] (3) This refers to the practice of providing healthcare remotely, and it was introduced in some hospitals during the pandemic.[31] (4) This refers to the use of technology to provide healthcare remotely, and the text mentions a lack of regulation for it in Uganda.[32] (5) This is the use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, and it was used during the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has been successfully utilized for ophthalmology using videoconferencing, teledermatology and pathology.[33]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has ethical guidelines to guide healthcare providers on the use of but not for social media.[34] (2) This is the practice of medicine remotely using technology, which has been explored for its potential in improving healthcare services.[35] (3) A method that can provide specialist health care, at a distance, for rural communities by electronic transfer of medical information, and has been used successfully in rural practice in various locations.[36] (4) Telemedicine is defined as the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients utilizing telecommunications technology, as stated in the text, and its utilisation has increased through the COVID-19 pandemic.[37] (5) Some have taken on the challenge of caring for people with chronic diseases through this and home delivery of medicine.[38]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) Telemedicine is a method that has inherent limitations in terms of a lack of face-to-face contact, which may have altered results.[39]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, which encompasses the delivery of telerehabilitation services.[40]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Telemedicine is utilized to provide virtual nurse support, enhancing antipsychotic adherence in schizophrenia patients from a South African perspective, as the study investigates the impact of remote intervention.[41] (2) Telemedicine is a search term used in the study, referring to the application of digital health technology for mental health assessment, support, prevention and treatment.[42]