SynthesisBMC health services research2023
Applications, benefits and challenges of telehealth in India during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: a systematic review.
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- Mapping global inequities in telemedicine implementation: An umbrella review of barriers and facilitators.PloS one · 2026Pooled it
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- Algorithmic bias in public health AI: a silent threat to equity in low-resource settings.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Operational Aspects of Health and Wellness Centers in Randomly Selected Blocks of Eastern India.Cureus · 2024Article
- Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems in India: A Comprehensive Health Systems Approach.Cureus · 2024Article
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- Exploring the potential of telemedicine for improved primary healthcare in India: a comprehensive review.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2024Review
- COVID-19 patient satisfaction and associated factors in telemedicine and hybrid system.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- The Trauma PORTAL-A Blended e-Health Intervention for Survivors of Childhood Interpersonal Trauma: An Open-Label Pilot Study.Telemedicine reports · 2024Article
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- Need for an Artificial Intelligence-based Diabetes Care Management System in India and the United States.Health services research and managerial epidemiologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIndia, the seventh-largest country in the world and the second-most populated faces enormous challenges when it comes to healthcare. The country's healthcare system was close to collapse due to the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth, which enables treating patients remotely, played a critical role during these challenging times. This systematic review investigates in detail the role of telehealth during COVID-19 and its application beyond the pandemic.
methodsDatabase searches on PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct and Web of Science were carried out for studies published on telehealth, and articles were included if they focused on any audio or video telehealth consultation during the pandemic in India. Findings were synthesised into three main themes: applications, benefits and challenges of telehealth services. Methodological quality was assessed using JBI critical appraisal tools.
resultsThe initial search on databases yielded 1143 articles. Of those, 19 met the eligibility criteria. Findings highlight the effective utilisation of telehealth across multiple medical specialities. Although insufficient technological infrastructure and other barriers due to the virtual consultation challenge the successful implementation of telehealth in India, it has the potential to bridge the rural-urban healthcare divide with cost-effective and easily accessible services.
conclusionHigh patient/provider satisfaction underscores the need to integrate telehealth into routine healthcare practices in the country. However, the review urges the government and healthcare practitioners to address the telehealth challenges with prime importance to ensure quality healthcare throughout the nation even after the pandemic.
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