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Assessing the Impact of Telemedicine on Patient Care and Healthcare Access: A Mixed-Methods Study
Abstract
Due to increasing digital technology, many industries are looking to develop a virtual platform. In the healthcare sector, virtual consultations are becoming common. So, the interest in the evolution of telemedicine continues to rise. Moreover, it is a process of approaching doctors and services through phone appointments rather than traveling. Besides, this approach decreases the geographical barriers to in-person visits, especially for rural areas. Telehealth, will provide patients with specialized care without relying on local healthcare providers. For instance, this aids in boosting their engagement by providing access to health records. It is important to realize how the rapid adoption of telemedicine transforms the delivery of the medical sector.
Furthermore, research utilizes a mixed approach to understand the impact of telemedicine on patient care outcomes and healthcare access. Basically, a quantitative method such as implementing surveys and analyzing electronic records is used. This aids in determining the KPIs. For example, this includes treatment outcomes, patient satisfaction, and frequency of visits. Hence, interviewing patients and medical professionals offers qualitative insights.
In addition, the findings highlight the improvement areas in the health division, such as rural and underserved areas. These should be efficient by implementing telehealth, which reduces the travel and availability barriers. In addition to that, it also emphasizes the challenges that people will face due to introducing the approach. That includes technological literacy, lack of education, and internet access in rural areas. Even in urban cities, where the internet is fast, they also face significant problems like roaming and server issues due to using multiple people at the same time. Another important point of patient education and system enhancements to develop seamless virtual considerations is made. Finally, it also offers potential recommendations and strategies to overcome the challenges and optimize the care services and accessibility.
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