Is telemedicine a holy grail in healthcare policy: clinicians' and patients' perspectives from an Apex Institution in Western India

Article Immunology

Perceptions of Telemedicine and Costs Incurred by a Visit to a General Infectious Diseases Clinic: A Survey

Emily C. Evers et al.

Summary: This study found that telemedicine has the potential to reduce patient costs, save time, decrease carbon emissions, and is an acceptable method of care delivery for patients at a general infectious diseases clinic.

OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Attitudes and perceptions of outpatients towards adoption of telemedicine in healthcare during COVID-19 pandemic

Nithesh Naik et al.

Summary: Asia has witnessed a growing market for telemedicine due to the widespread availability of affordable smartphones and internet services. Understanding patients' perceptions and behavioral attitudes towards telemedicine is crucial for improving utilization. The study found that a significant percentage of patients had not encountered telemedicine before, highlighting the importance of addressing apprehensions and promoting education and communication to enhance service utilization.

IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (2022)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Systematic Review

Karolina Pogorzelska et al.

Summary: Telemedicine is a convenient tool for providing remote medical care, and it has been widely used and well-received by patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has helped ensure continuity of care and has the potential to replace face-to-face consultations in certain situations. However, regular patient feedback is necessary to further improve its use in the future.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Applications and Current Medico-Legal Challenges of Telemedicine in Ophthalmology

Daniela Mazzuca et al.

Summary: This review describes the role and main applications of telemedicine in ophthalmic clinical practice, as well as the related medico-legal aspects. Telemedicine ensures patient care through information and communication technologies, saving time and costs and avoiding physical contact. However, there are limitations including the absence of physical examinations, the possibility of transmission failure, and potential privacy and confidentiality violations.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Article Oncology

Patient satisfaction and cost analysis of telehealth delivered by allied health oncology clinicians

Emma Charters et al.

Summary: This study compared and analyzed satisfaction and costs of telehealth services for patients receiving allied health services at a quaternary oncology hospital. The results showed that the majority of patients were satisfied with the allied health telehealth services and it resulted in lower patient costs compared to face-to-face consultations.

WSPOLCZESNA ONKOLOGIA-CONTEMPORARY ONCOLOGY (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic era among physicians in Taif, Saudi Arabia

Adnan A. Mubaraki et al.

Summary: The study found that 36% of physicians believed that telemedicine could improve the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention, and 44% believed that the quality of care could be enhanced using telemedicine. However, difficulty in reaching the correct diagnosis due to the lack of physical examination was identified as one of the disadvantages faced by the participants.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Telemedicine during COVID-19 in India-a new policy and its challenges

Sambit Dash et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in India, a twelve-week nationwide lockdown reduced access to regular healthcare services. As a response, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issued India's first guidelines for telemedicine, emphasizing the need for addressing ethical concerns and improving internet access and telecom infrastructure. The authors argue that investing in telemedicine can have positive externalities for low- and middle-income countries like India, making healthcare more accessible and equitable in the future.

JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY (2021)

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Article Social Issues

Telehealth and COVID-19: Using technology to accelerate the curve on access and quality healthcare for citizens in India

Ridhi Bhatia

Summary: The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of telehealth as a business model in developing countries like India. The study shows a significant market for telehealth services in India, with factors such as age, geographical location, and educational qualification affecting people's attitudes towards telehealth services. The crisis has redefined the telehealth ecosystem and has the potential to transform the healthcare ecosystem in developing countries post the COVID-19 crisis.

TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY (2021)

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