Telemedicine enhances public health care by making it more accessible and equitable, especially in rural and remote areas. The effectiveness of telemedicine in enhancing rural and underserved populations' access to healthcare is examined in this paper. Telemedicine service is a vital tool that has gained momentum in the field of indian healthcare.
Telemedicine has emerged as a revolutionary approach to bridge healthcare disparities, especially in rural areas where medical resources are scarce. With the advancements in telecommunications equipment, telehealth will continue to expand its horizons to rural areas with limited medical exposure. In this article, the evolution of telemedicine in india, its current landscape, and its potential to revolutionize primary healthcare delivery in rural areas are reviewed.
In rural areas, the progress of telehealth has been stalled by several “gaps.” poor infrastructure, which involves inconsistent power supply and internet connectivity, illiteracy, lack of training of rural health workers and language barrier, are some of the identified gaps that prevented the acceptance of telehealth by the rural dwellers. This study uncovered a few. Technology is being used to bring healthcare closer to those in need, highlighting the. Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative solution for addressing rural populations' healthcare disparities.
While it is becoming mainstream in urban areas, it remains a 'niche' in rural settings, where accessibility issues persist. Introduction access to quality healthcare in rural areas has been a persistent challenge in india, where geographical and infrastructural barriers often limit the reach of medical services.1 telehealth, emerging as a potential solution, holds the promise of bridging this gap by leveraging technology to connect healthcare providers with remote communities.2 this white paper. Globally, it represents a transformative tool in healthcare delivery, driven by advancements in technology and policy. The paper discusses telemedicine's benefits and drawbacks, adoption challenges, and potential effects on healthcare delivery in.
Telehealth uses digital patient information and communication devices to deliver care and manage health.