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Journal : Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae

Telemedicine in Rural Areas: Bridging the Service Gap Health through Technology Hariri, Ahmad; Idris, Haziq; Syarifuddin, Surya; Zahir, Roya
Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/politicae.v2i1.1917

Abstract

The gap in healthcare access between urban and rural areas has become a significant issue, especially in developing countries. Geographic challenges, a shortage of healthcare workers, and limited infrastructure are the main barriers for rural communities in obtaining adequate healthcare services. Telemedicine technology has emerged as a potential solution to bridge this gap by enabling remote healthcare access through digital platforms. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of telemedicine in improving healthcare access in rural areas. The research method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and case studies in several villages that have adopted telemedicine technology. The data collected were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key patterns related to the benefits and challenges of telemedicine implementation.The research findings indicate that telemedicine can reduce geographical barriers and enhance access to healthcare services, particularly in medical consultations and chronic condition monitoring. However, the study also reveals several challenges in its implementation, such as limited digital infrastructure, low technological literacy, and cultural resistance to new technology in some rural communities. In conclusion, telemedicine offers a promising solution to bridge the healthcare access gap in rural areas, but effective implementation requires adequate infrastructure support, community training, and supportive policies. Further research is recommended to explore ways to overcome these challenges to improve the acceptance and effectiveness of telemedicine in rural regions.
Co-Authors A. Gunawan Santoso, A. Gunawan Abdullah, Anton Al-Shammari, Abdullah Amaanullah, Gita Khairani Amalia, Direstu Anhar, Hazel Aryaputra Arie Wardhono Asih Budiati, Tri Bambang Satoto, Bambang Budiarti, Yessy Budiati, Tri Asih Budiyanto, Albert Chasanah, An An Noor Daniel Dewantoro Rumani Darmini Dhea, Zamitra Mila Edward, Rony edy susanto EKO HARIADI Eliya, Eliya Emiyani, Johny Endrawati, Rizki Ocsera Fajrin, Noer Febiyanti, Herlina Gatot Murti Wibowo, Gatot Murti Gatot Santosa, Gatot Genny Luhung Prasojo Guterres, Bryan Christiano Inigo Hadi Prayitno Hasmy, Achmad Herdian, Rofik Sandra Hermala, Zusnita Idris, Haziq Ikhwanul Qiram Iswadi , Iswadi iswahyudi, Prasetyo Jakfar Kara, Sevda Kusworo Adi Luwihono, Andung Maharani, Dwi Diniah Mahmudah, Diah Mahmudah, Dian Marini Masito, Fitri Masyirianti, Jasmin Mila Dhea, Zamitra Minulya Eska Nugraha Mubarok, Ahmad Muhammad Nur Cahyo Hidayat Nasrullah Nugraha, Wildan Nurfadila, Wilda Rahmadhianie Oesmanto, Arief Pesilette, M Sukri Pesilette, M Syukri Pesilette, Mohammad Syukri Prasetio, Rachmat Prasojo, Genny Luhung Puspitasari, Ani Yuli Yanti Putra, Bambang Wijaya Putra, Iwansyah Ridho Rinaldi Rifki Arif Rini Indrati, Rini Rizkyanti, Fadhilla Nina Rubiyanto, Hamdi Sabang, Yusmiaty Siswadhi, Tamara Maharani Sukahir, Sukahir Sunardi Sunardi Suprihartini, Yayuk Sutiyo Sutiyo Syahwaluddin, Andi Syarifuddin, Surya Thursina Andayani Wahyuni, Wilda Wibowo, Untung Lestari Nur Wicaksono, Putra Wirawan, Yani Yudha Yeti Komalasari Yuniar, Dwi Candra Yusuf, Raihan Alfarizi Zaenal Abidin Zahir, Roya Zibbat, Muhammad Zulkarnain , Ahnis