SEHAT
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Medical Studies and Health Journal (SEHAT)

The Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Improving Access to Healthcare: A Systematic Review

Jasmin Ambas (Universitas Negeri Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2024

Abstract

Telemedicine has become a promising solution for increasing access to health services, especially for underserved populations and in remote areas. This research aims to test the effectiveness of telemedicine in increasing public health access and explore its integration in strengthening health-related digital literacy. This study was conducted in the context of systematic literature research, using the PRISMA method to collect and evaluate articles from reputable international databases. The results of the literature review show that telemedicine is effective in overcoming geographic barriers and limited health infrastructure, especially during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the challenges of policy implementation, technology infrastructure, and equality of access remain important issues that need to be addressed. On the other hand, digital literacy plays a crucial role in strengthening access to health information and informed decision making. It is hoped that the integration of telemedicine with increasing digital health literacy can increase equitable access to health. The implications of this research include providing new insights for policy makers and health practitioners in optimizing the use of telemedicine to overcome access barriers and increase digital literacy among the public.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sehat

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health

Description

Medical Studies and Health Journal (SEHAT) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal published. SEHAT encompasses basic, molecular, and clinical aspects of medical sciences, including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases in the ...