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

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Ezeamii, Victor C, Okobi, Okelue E, Wambai-Sani, Hassana, Perera, Gamamedaliyanage S, Zaynieva, Shakhnoza, Okonkwo, Chinwe C, Ohaiba, Mohamed M, William-Enemali, Pamela C +2 more·2024·Cureus
DOI 10.7759/cureus.63881PMC PMC11298029
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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 chronic disease management, particularly in diabetes care. Significant improvements in patient health outcomes and cost savings were reported with telemedicine interventions. For example, telehealth platforms enhance diabetes management by increasing patient engagement and improving clinical metrics such as HbA1c levels. Additionally, telehealth services for diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) overcome geographical barriers, providing specialized care and improving patient access and satisfaction. In conclusion, telemedicine significantly improves patient outcomes, access, and satisfaction in chronic disease management, especially diabetes care. By overcoming geographical barriers and enhancing patient engagement, telehealth platforms have the potential to transform global healthcare delivery. Implementing these insights into practice can improve the accessibility and effectiveness of diabetes care worldwide, ensuring equitable and patient-centered healthcare solutions.

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Ezeamii, V. C., Okobi, O. E., Wambai-Sani, H., Perera, G. S., Zaynieva, S., Okonkwo, C. C., Ohaiba, M. M., William-Enemali, P. C., Obodo, O. R., & Obiefuna, N. G.
Affiliations
  • Georgia Southern University (US)
  • Palm Springs General Hospital (US)
  • Windsor University School of Medicine (KN)
  • All Saints University School of Medicine (DM)
  • AdventHealth Sebring (US)
  • Louisiana State University (US)
  • University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (NG)
  • University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (NG)
Corresponding author
Okobi, Okelue E
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Venue
Cureus
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2024-07-05
Volume
16
Issue
7
Pages
e63881-e63881
ISSN
2168-8184 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.7759/cureus.63881
PMC
PMC11298029
OpenAlex
W4400371846
Cited by
242
References
2
Citations by year
2026: 102 · 2025: 132 · 2024: 8
FWCI
21.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
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cc-by
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  • Cureus (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Healthcare Systems and Technology
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Keywords
telemedicine, patient outcomes, health care access, diabetes management, chronic disease management, diabetic foot, patient engagement, HbA1c, cost reduction, COVID-19 pandemic, patient satisfaction, geographic barriers

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