ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Investigation into Application of AI and Telemedicine in Rural Communities: A Systematic Literature Review.
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Who cites it
37 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- AI-guided meta-analysis of non-invasive prenatal testing platforms for trisomy 21 screening: comparative evaluation of cffDNA and fetal cell-based approaches.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Pooled it
- "First, do no harm" in the digital era: examining the practicality of the European Health Data Space proposal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence: A systematic literature review.BMC medical ethics · 2026Pooled it
- AI-Enhanced Super-Resolution Handheld Ultrasound for Carotid Plaque Detection in Community Screening.Annals of family medicine · 2026Article
- Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Decision Support in Rural Spine Care: A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- An exploratory survey of barriers and enablers of AI adoption in rural and urban dental practices in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- LLM-Mediated Smart Tele-Primary Care for Rural Older Adults: A Caregiver-Centered and Scenario-Assessed Framework for Respiratory Infection Monitoring.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Breast Cancer Care Delivery and Education: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- The Inverse Care Law in the Age of AI - Geographic Disparities in Health Care Technology Access.NEJM AI · 2026Article
- Artificial intelligence in cardiology: a narrative review with focus on patient outcomes.Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy · 2026Review
- Gaps in artificial intelligence research for rural health in the United States: a scoping review.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2026Article
- Current State of the Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Stroke: A Literature Review.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Public trust in AI-enabled telemedicine: affective, cognitive, and structural dimensions insights from multi-platform big data analytics.Frontiers in medical technology · 2026Article
- Monitoring and evaluation of an artificial intelligence-enhanced wound care intervention in a rural health network: defining stakeholder expectations and shared priorities.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
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- Application of AI and digital health tools in public health management of T2DM: from mechanism prediction to personalized treatment.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Diagnostic accuracy of AI-assisted chest radiographs in tuberculosis screening: A Ghanaian clinical study.PloS one · 2026Article
- A PRECEDE-PROCEED-based educational program: enhancing self-care and quality of life with implications for biochemical outcomes in hemodialysis patients.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Socially Assistive RobotJournal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Reform That Was Never Completed: Why Greece Must Redesign Its Health Financing Architecture.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
6 authors.
Funding
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Abstract
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine are transforming healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and underserved communities. BACKGROUND/
objectivesThe purpose of this systematic review is to explore the use of AI-driven diagnostic tools and telemedicine platforms to identify underlying themes (constructs) in the literature across multiple research studies.
methodThe research team conducted an extensive review of studies and articles using multiple research databases that aimed to identify consistent themes and patterns across the literature.
resultsFive underlying constructs were identified with regard to the utilization of AI and telemedicine on patient diagnosis in rural communities: (1) Challenges/benefits of AI and telemedicine in rural communities, (2) Integration of telemedicine and AI in diagnosis and patient monitoring, (3) Future considerations of AI and telemedicine in rural communities, (4) Application of AI for accurate and early diagnosis of diseases through various digital tools, and (5) Insights into the future directions and potential innovations in AI and telemedicine specifically geared towards enhancing healthcare delivery in rural communities.
conclusionsWhile AI technologies offer enhanced diagnostic capabilities by processing vast datasets of medical records, imaging, and patient histories, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses, telemedicine acts as a bridge between patients in remote areas and specialized healthcare providers, offering timely access to consultations, follow-up care, and chronic disease management. Therefore, the integration of AI with telemedicine allows for real-time decision support, improving clinical outcomes by providing data-driven insights during virtual consultations. However, challenges remain, including ensuring equitable access to these technologies, addressing digital literacy gaps, and managing the ethical implications of AI-driven decisions. Despite these hurdles, AI and telemedicine hold significant promise in reducing healthcare disparities and advancing the quality of care in rural settings, potentially leading to improved long-term health outcomes for underserved populations.
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