reviewCureusJul 5, 2024DIAMOND OA

Revolutionizing Healthcare: How Telemedicine Is Improving Patient Outcomes and Expanding Access to Care

Virtua Health · Palm Springs General Hospital · +1 more institution

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Abstract

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 patient outcomes, access to care, and its role in the evolving healthcare landscape. Relevant studies were identified using MeSH terms and keywords through electronic databases and manual reference list screenings. The selected empirical studies, both quantitative and qualitative, examined telemedicine across various patient populations. The review categorized findings into themes related to patient outcomes and access to care. Telemedicine was found to be a transformative tool in…

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191
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100%
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Authors

10

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Telemedicine
  • Telehealth
  • Medicine
  • Health care
  • Psychological intervention
  • Digital health
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Disease management
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