Telemedicine - Science topic

The integration of blockchain technology into telemedicine presents a transformative opportunity for enhancing the management of thyroid cancer, a condition that increasingly necessitates innovative care delivery methods due to its rising prevalence. This paper explores the dual benefits of blockchain in ensuring data security and facilitating the...

We hereby comment on the interesting systematic review by Grewal et al where they have provided an overall picture of the current status of available tele-health programs in the United States with emphasis on the Amazon Clinic. Their analysis is an appreciable effort in discovering the features available and features lacking in these tele-health pr...

Background The COVID-19 pandemic required significant adjustments in hospital management across Europe. This article explores the challenges faced and lessons learnt in managing hospital care, aiming to improve future pandemic preparedness and resilience. Methods Hospital management during the pandemic in Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary and Italy...

Image compression is a method for reducing video and image storage space. Moreover, enhancing the performance of the transmission and storage processes is important. The region-based coding technique is important for compressing and sending medical images. In the medical field, lossless compression can help telemedicine applications achieve high ef...

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic compelled a portion of healthcare to be delivered virtually. As the pandemic waned, health systems strived to find a balance between re-incorporating in-person care while maintaining virtual care. To find when virtual or in-person encounters are more appropriate, we surveyed pediatricians' perceptions when comparin...

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the worldwide development of information and communications technology and the widespread use of domestic telemedicine, but the activities and needs of international telemedicine conferences/consultations remain unclear. We examined the experiences, needs, resources, and barrie...

The digitalization of health insurance administration offers considerable potential to enhance efficiency, transparency, and service accessibility. However, its implementation in Indonesia continues to face structural and operational challenges. This article aims to identify the opportunities and key barriers to adopting digital technology in the h...

This digital booklet serves as a guide for clients on how to utilize various healthcare services from the comfort of their homes. From scheduling appointments and consulting doctors via telemedicine to managing prescriptions and tracking personal health data, clients can take full advantage of healthcare technologies.

Remote cardiology monitoring is revolutionizing cardiovascular care by enabling continuous observation, early detection, and improved management of heart conditions beyond traditional clinical settings. The shift toward decentralized cardiac care is fueled by advanced wearables, AI-powered diagnostics, and mobile health platforms, all validated thr...

Autistic youth face an elevated risk of mental health disorders, with emerging evidence linking excessive social media use to heightened psychological distress. This review investigates how digital engagement intersects with systemic inequities to impact the mental health of autistic adolescents in underserved communities. Drawing on a convergent m...

In resource-constrained developing countries like India, delivering low cost primary care services is a challenge. Patients requiring primary healthcare spend a sizeable amount on travel, medicines, diagnostic services etc. that leads to a rise in out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses. Encouraging telemedicine practices for primary healthcare can be helpful...

Genetic testing has emerged as a critical tool in modern medicine, providing insights into inherited disorders, disease predispositions, and personalized treatment plans. Despite significant technological advances-such as next-generation sequencing and expanded variant analysis-barriers persist in terms of equitable access, interpretive accuracy, a...

Background Cardiometabolic disorders among childbearing women, particularly Black American women, contribute to adverse perinatal outcomes and long-term health consequences. Lifestyle interventions are critical approaches to improve cardiometabolic health. Objective This integrative review synthesized evidence on lifestyle interventions promoting...

Background Low-cost interventions in routine care are needed to reduce the burden of anxiety disorders. DIALOG+ is an evidence-based intervention specifically designed to make routine patient-clinician meetings in mental health care therapeutically effective. It has been shown to be beneficial in a range of studies, but so far not been tested in pa...

The National Health Service (NHS) app was developed to assist millions of people in accessing information about their health and treatment, as well as NHS services in the United Kingdom. However, like most mHealth apps, the NHS app faces various issues, including low task completion rates and poor usability. User-centered design has proven to be a...

Patient empowerment has emerged as a critical component of modern healthcare, transforming the traditional doctor-patient dynamic into a more collaborative and participatory model. This paper examines how digital health technologies and educational strategies are reshaping patient roles, enabling individuals to take an active part in managing their...

Digital transformation in U.S. health systems is no longer a conceptual ambition-it is an operational imperative. As health systems navigate increasing complexity, resource constraints, and demand for value-based care, project-based digital transformation strategies offer a structured, scalable pathway to change. This article explores how healthcar...

Objectives Diabetes management requires continuous monitoring of glucose, medication, diet, and activity. With over 537 million cases globally, digital health solutions support self-care. This study assesses the Madhumeh Setu app, comparing its functionality, quality, and user experience with top diabetes apps using Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS)....

Background Gestational weight gain (GWG) impacts both foetal and maternal health outcomes, with excessive GWG in overweight and obese people further increasing the risk of complications for this population. Lifestyle changes including consuming a healthy diet and physical activity are core strategies for management. Since 2020 and the emergence of...

Genetic testing has emerged as a critical tool in modern medicine, providing insights into inherited disorders, disease predispositions, and personalized treatment plans. Despite significant technological advances such as next-generation sequencing and expanded variant analysis barriers persist in terms of equitable access, interpretive accuracy, a...

Telehealth has rapidly evolved from a supplementary healthcare service to a central pillar of modern medical delivery, especially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper examines the historical development, current trends, and future directions of telehealth, emphasizing the critical role of engineering personalized virtual consultations....

The telemedical networking of children’s clinics of varying sizes and specializations can support healthcare close to home, especially in rural regions with structural limitations. A Regional Tele-Paediatric Network was implemented in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and North Brandenburg (innovation fund project RTP-Net). This study examines the ques...

Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are highly prevalent among the Medicare population, and telerehabilitation has been shown to be equivalent to traditional in-person physical therapy for many patients. Method: We studied the clinical outcomes of 100 consecutive Medicare Advantage patients from one insurer treated with a virtual physici...

Introduction and objectives: The ophthalmic disease burden poses a global challenge, with teleophthalmology emerging as a digital health intervention to bridge gaps in care delivery. The objective of this study was to propose a tailored teleophthalmology model for the local context.Material and method: Qualitative study methodology was adopted to c...

Background Male infertility has played an important role in childbearing in developing countries, including Iran. With the increasing use of mobile health and the need for self-care, this study aimed to design and evaluate a mobile-based application for infertile men. Methods In this quantitative research, a needs assessment for the content of the...

The next generation of telehealth requires a strategic evolution beyond basic virtual consultations. To ensure its longevity and efficacy, future telehealth systems must strike a delicate balance between user experience, operational efficiency, and data intelligence. This article explores how these three domains-patient and provider user experience...

Telehealth has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, offering innovative solutions to increase access, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes. However, the full potential of telehealth can only be realized through a holistic approach that addresses the interdependence of three critical components: patient-centered care, advanced techn...

Telehealth has rapidly evolved from a convenient alternative to a central pillar in modern healthcare delivery. Its continued transformation hinges on a holistic approach that integrates patient-centric models, robust technology infrastructures, and advanced data analytics. This paper explores how these three pillars collectively elevate telehealth...

Introduction Severe asthma affects 3.6% of the asthma population, in which patients are uncontrolled despite optimal drug therapy and management of treatable traits. These patients are eligible for treatment with biologicals, which provide significant benefits but are costly and need precise indication. However, identifying all individual treatable...

Migrant health, including reproductive health, is a public health priority. The time after childbirth is considered an important period for health behavior change and mobile health (mHealth) interventions have shown promise in influencing health behaviors. Healthcare professionals have an important role in providing support for health behaviors and...

Digital marketing is a rapidly emerging topic in both academic and industry sectors, particularly in the field of marketing. While numerous studies have explored the relationship between digital marketing and health, the exact scope and focus of this research remain unclear. This study conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) using R software...

Steganography is a technique for embedding secret information into digital media, such as medical images, without significantly affecting their visual quality. The primary challenge in medical image steganography is preserving the quality of the cover image while ensuring robustness against distortions such as compression or data manipulation attac...

Background People in the United States who use opioids frequently use emergency department (ED) services. Some hospitals have begun placing peer recovery support specialists (PRSS) in EDs to support and advocate for patients and provide linkages to services, in an effort to reduce future presentations for opioid-related and other health problems re...

Recibido: 30/4/25; Aceptado: 2/5/25; Publicado: 12/5/25 Sr. Director: En relación con el artículo Telesalud y enseñanza de la cirugía (1), recientemente publicado, queríamos comentar nuestra experiencia en la que se realizó una enseñanza híbrida con aula invertida (2) para incorporar conocimientos, con las clases teóricas previamente grabadas y col...

Globally, the high number of deaths are happening due to Myocardial infarction (MI). MI is considered as a life-threatening disease, which leads to an increase number of deaths or damage to the heart, and hence, prompt detection of MI is critical to decrease the mortality rate. Though, numerous works have addressed MI identification, an increased n...

Background: Mobile health applications for the management of chronic conditions may be an effective method of supporting self-management. Objective: This report aims to describe the design process of a novel mHealth sleep retraining program for people with low back pain (LBP). Methods: This report includes a detailed description of the design and i...

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a leading cause of premature cardiovascular mortality worldwide, with young patients showing poorer adherence to health recommendations. This study aimed to determine adherence status to recalled health recommendations and identify the predictors among young IHD patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a te...

Effective coordination of agricultural disease response and chemotherapy supply chain logistics remains a pressing challenge, especially in regions with limited infrastructure and high variability in environmental conditions. This study proposes an integrated framework that leverages Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Digital Biomarkers to optimize bo...

The aim of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of multimodal speech processing techniques in improving speech recognition accuracy, addressing the key issue of integrating audio, visual, and contextual cues in real-time applications; to solve this problem, data is required from diverse speech datasets that encompass various modalities, i...

In this paper we propose a new approach for increasing physical activity (PA) in individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs), using augmented reality exergames to increase adherence and motivation. The game encourages PA by showing virtual elements through a mobile phone camera. The elements only appeared if the player moved in the real world....

Objective The use of e-health interventions has grown in demand due to their accessibility, low implementation costs and their potential to improve the health and well-being of people across a large geographical area. Despite these potential benefits, little is known about the cost-effectiveness of self-guided e-health interventions. The aim of the...

Cataracts are a leading cause of global blindness, with many low-resource populations having poor access to eye care. While much is known regarding surgical access and outcomes, less is understood about the initial detection of operable cataracts in low-resource settings. We performed a comprehensive literature review on existing and emerging catar...

Supercritical fluid extrusion (SCFX) has emerged as a transformative technology in material processing, offering enhanced solubility, thermal control, and energy efficiency. Central to SCFX's optimization is the coupled understanding of heat transfer and flow behavior under supercritical conditions, particularly in the presence of complex geometrie...

The combination of Healthcare Internet of Things (HIoT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has offered an eminent opportunity to develop highly personalized, real-time healthcare offerings. However, the need for data security, cloud dependency, and sensitivity in handling medical information have come in the way of mass adoption. This p...

Background The mortality risk associated with loss of in-person outpatient visits or transition to virtual care in patients with heart failure (HF) during the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown. Objectives Assess changes in outpatient HF care patterns and associated mortality. Methods Retrospective analysis of HF patients using national Veterans-Health...

Migraine is a common chronic headache disorder characterizsed by episodes of moderate to severe headaches, resulting in a large personal-and societal burden. To address this, we implemented a mobile app solution aimed at enhancing continuous data collection and increasing data coverage for the Empatica E4 biometric sensor device. Our ultimate goal...

Introdução: A área de cuidados paliativos é essencial para oferecer suporte integral a pacientes com doenças graves. Abrange aspectos físicos, emocionais e sociais. A telemedicina, definida desde 1993, surge como uma ferramenta promissora para ampliar o acesso à educação e suporte remoto, especialmente em áreas com poucos recursos. Objetivo: Examin...

Parents play a crucial role in supporting children with hearing aids (HA), yet they often lack access to comprehensive information on HA care and management. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online HA Management video module in improving parental knowledge, perceptions, confidence, and HA monitoring practices. Using a quasi-experimental...

Healthcare data requires exceptional security and privacy protections due to its sensitive nature and strict regulatory requirements. This paper proposes a specialized private cloud infrastructure architecture designed specifically for healthcare workloads, emphasizing robust isolation, security controls, and privacy mechanisms. The architecture ad...

Background Home-based health technologies for paediatric palliative care have great potential to improve care for children, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and health systems. However, no systematic reviews have directly addressed the intersections among the ethical, legal, and social aspects of these technologies for paediatric palliative ca...

Rural sub-Saharan Africa faces limited medical access, healthcare worker shortages, and inadequate health information systems. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies offer potential solutions but remain underdeveloped in these settings. This review aims to explore the sociocultural context of mHealth adoption in rural sub-Saharan Africa to support su...

This study examines the feasibility of startups in digital health, highlighting how technologies like AI and telemedicine are transforming healthcare. Although these startups offer flexible and customized solutions, they face challenges such as funding, regulation, and integration with existing systems. Key success factors include regulatory compl...

Current forms of health technology literacies fail to fully address the multifaceted nature of care robot literacy (CRL). As an occupational asset for healthcare practitioners, CRL involves the ability to use and interact with mobile, artificially intelligent (AI) -driven mechatronic devices within the working environment. A variety of new generati...

The expanding domain of digital mental health is transitioning beyond traditional telehealth to incorporate smartphone apps, virtual reality, and generative artificial intelligence, including large language models. While industry setbacks and methodological critiques have highlighted gaps in evidence and challenges in scaling these technologies, em...

The integration of telemedicine services into healthcare practices presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in cancer care. The European eCAN Joint Action aims to provide a framework of recommendations for integrating telemedicine and remote monitoring into healthcare systems. Within the scope of the eCAN JA, a foresight exercise wa...

Purpose of the study: This This study investigates the relationship between health technology use and digital literacy skills in the general community, particularly in the context of Tanzania, where the adoption of digital health tools is gaining momentum. The rapid integration of information technology (IT) in health services—such as telemedicine,...

Background Identifying women with secondary tokophobia and offering effective counseling can reduce the psychological burden of their negative experience’s childbirth. In light of Iran’s population incentive policies, this research will compare the effects of two telemedicine-based counseling methods on secondary tokophobia in single-child women....

The RM4Health project aims to develop an intelligent ecosystem for remote health monitoring of elderly individuals, particularly those residing in nursing homes or living alone. This system integrates wearable devices to continuously track vital signs, pill dispenser usage, and daily activities. The Portuguese use case focuses on evaluating the sys...

Introduction Digital health has emerged as a critical tool for enhancing health system resilience, particularly in countries with substantial geographical disparities, such as Indonesia. Persistent barriers in rural and remote areas—limited internet access, inadequate infrastructure, and low digital literacy—continue to hinder the adoption of digit...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) offer significant potential for enhancing patient care, but their functional elements remain underexplored. This study systematically analyzes and clusters 197 distinct features across 35 DTx, organizing them into 19 themes and six overarching dimensions. It distinguishes between features considered digital active ingredi...

Objective: Telehealth, through information and communication technologies, has been highlighted as an important tool for improving access and efficiency to healthcare, especially in remote areas, such as the Yanomami territory, by promoting inclusion and equity. The study describes the organization of the provision of Telehealth services, with the...

Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition with high morbidity and mortality, affecting over 64 million people worldwide. Aging populations and comorbidities increase reliance on informal caregivers (ICs), who play a vital role in HF management. Effective HF care should prioritize the dyad, addressing perspective differences, fostering...

This analysis of North Macedonia’s health system reviews developments in its organization and governance, financing, provision of services, health reforms and health system performance. Life expectancy improved prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but remains far below the EU average, and the country still struggles with comparatively high levels of mor...

Previous evaluations of the pain care-related Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) telementoring programmes found that long-term programmes (16–52 weeks) improve clinician knowledge, self-efficacy, and prescribing practices. We evaluated a 6- to 7-week Pain Management ECHO in Nevada Medicaid clinician networks. We collected pre- and p...

Digital training using context responsive platforms is feasible in resource-limited settings and may be used to close critical knowledge gaps among health workers in Africa. We highlight examples of health workforce capacity building in Nigeria using digital health strategies. These studies show the potential for digital health to boost both health...

Aim To assess the impact of a nurse‐led remote secondary cardiovascular prevention programme versus usual follow‐up in patients who have suffered an acute coronary syndrome in terms of major adverse clinical events (MACE), diet, physical exercise, smoking, emotional state, adherence to medical treatment, cardiometabolic profile and anthropometric p...

This study examined how access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices, prior online experience, and ICT training (with or without assistance) influenced eHealth use among homebound Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. during COVID-19. Data were obtained from the National Health and Aging Trends Study, and participants (N = 653) wer...

Background Rural physicians tend to develop deep relationships with their patients and communities; however, few studies have evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on relationships of physicians working in rural primary care clinics. We aimed to collect reflections of primary care physicians to understand their experiences during the pandem...

Different advantages are associated with green healthcare design in our modern world. This research examines the innovations in green healthcare design in Saudi Arabia, with a particular emphasis on integrating sustainable practices in line with Vision 2030. Some of the environmental concerns that will be addressed include the high levels of energy...

Introduction The combination of a reduction in the Danish hospital bed count, the shortage of hospital staff and demographic changes challenges the Danish hospital capacity. This was further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when hospitals worldwide were overwhelmed by infected patients requiring acute hospital care. To address these challen...

Background Breast cancer remains a major global health issue, with millions of cases diagnosed annually and limited diagnostic and treatment options, particularly in developing countries. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of breast cancer mobile health (m-health) applications using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) to guide healthca...

Supercritical fluid extrusion (SCFX) has emerged as a transformative technology in material processing, offering enhanced solubility, thermal control, and energy efficiency. Central to SCFX's optimization is the coupled understanding of heat transfer and flow behavior under supercritical conditions, particularly in the presence of complex geometrie...

Background Substance use disorder (SUD) group therapy has traditionally been conducted in-person; however, there is growing interest in virtual formats. While virtual group therapy can address certain barriers for in-person attendance, it may compromise key elements like therapeutic alliance and group cohesiveness. A model that integrates both in-p...

Adaptable display with spatial imaging, fostering advancements in extended reality with unconventional form requirements, is indispensable in scientific research, telemedicine, rescue, and space exploration. The adjustable photon spin angular momentum derived from chiral optical materials offer applicative lights for binocular stereo imaging displa...

Background: The fast spread of mobile health (mHealth) technologies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has been praised for its potential to transform healthcare delivery, particularly among underserved groups. However, the efficacy of these tools is frequently moderated by complex socio-demographic factors that influence adoption, engagem...

The post-pandemic dynamic environment of international healthcare has set branding as a fundamental differentiator for specialist doctors. This paper explores the intricate relationship between branding, digitalisation, cybersecurity and healthcare in an international setting, highlighting the collective significance of these elements for the favou...

In stroke, time and choice of treatment are critical. In ischemic stroke current options are thrombolysis or thrombectomy, with the latter as preferred choice in LVO (Large Vessel Occlusion)– but also only available at selected hospitals. If direct transport in suspected LVO can be decided with good precision in the ambulance, valuable time to trea...

Objective This systematic review aimed to examine the impact of technology- and parent-based psychosocial interventions on family factors among children with cancer, focusing on family dynamics. Methods Data were sourced from ten databases (CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Sinomed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL) up to...

Este trabalho visa oferecer um modelo de aplicação Mobile Health na saúde ocupacional, identificando sintomas depressivos em trabalhadores de instituições de saúde. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratório-descritiva com abordagem qualitativa baseada no desenvolvimento ágil para dispositivos móveis, analisada por meio de grupo focal. A avaliação foi f...

Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting individuals across all age groups and imposing a substantial burden on healthcare systems and quality of life. Despite extensive research, effective diagnostic and management strategies remain challenging due to LBP’s multifactorial nature. Studies have identified a range of...

Aims: The study aims to take the COVID-19 pandemic as an example to provide a scientific reference for diabetic patients'self-health management and nurses'work for these patients when facing future pandemics. Methods: It conducted a comprehensive literature search and analysed relevant texts. This article reviews the daily health management of diab...

Access to healthcare in rural areas is often limited by inadequate infrastructure and unreliable communication networks. This study optimizes satellite-based telemedicine networks to improve healthcare delivery, using Igu Village, Abuja, as a case study. A MATLAB-based simulation utilized NigComSat-1R, a geostationary satellite, as the backbone, wi...

For management of chronic respiratory diseases, unobtrusive longitudinal monitoring of cough has been proposed. Such a monitoring system was developed using a classifier trained on an initial observation period. After this initial period, a personalized system is available being optimized for the patient and the particular acoustic environment. Lon...

The escalating global prevalence of diabetes has underscored the critical need for effective screening and diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a common complication of diabetes that can lead to irreversible vision loss. In this study, we propose a novel algorithm for automated DR detection in retinal fundus images using deep learning techniques...

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has catalyzed a global transformation in healthcare delivery, giving rise to the concept of e-health. E-health encompasses a wide range of digital health solutions, including telemedicine, electronic health records, mobile health apps, and artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics. Among these innovati...

Background This study evaluates the impact of a diabetes specialist nurse intervention on clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization among patients with diabetes. Methods A cohort of 452 patients was observed from 2019 to 2022. Clinical metrics such as HbA1C levels and BMI, as well as healthcare utilization patterns, were analyzed before and aft...

Aims To examine whether patients exposed to primary care telemedicine (telephone or video) early in the COVID‐19 pandemic had higher rates of downstream HbA1c measurement and improved HbA1c levels in the second year of the pandemic. Methods In a cohort of 242,848 Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients with diabetes, we examined association...

Background: Telehealth technologies can enhance patients' and their families' access to high-quality resources in home-based palliative care. Nurses are deeply involved in delivering telehealth in home-based palliative care. However, no previous integrative systematic reviews have synthesized evidence on nurses' roles, facilitators, and barriers to...

Background Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality globally, with 35–45% of deaths occurring in pre-hospital settings. Despite advances in emergency protocols, assessment methods for pre-hospital emergency medical services often rely on limited metrics that fail to capture care quality comprehensively. O...

The resilience of healthcare systems is critically tested during crises such as pandemics, natural disasters, and large-scale public health emergencies. To improve crisis response and recovery, it is essential to leverage innovative technologies that enhance healthcare delivery, communication, and coordination. This paper explores the integration o...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare sector by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and optimizing treatment strategies. This paper explores the revolutionary impact of AI on healthcare, focusing on its applications in diagnostics, treatment planning, and personalized medicine. AI technologies, including machine learning algorithms...

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is rapidly gaining popularity for the management of heart failure (HF) patients. We present a case involving a 63-year-old male with ischemic cardiomyopathy, in which an RPM application on a mobile phone successfully identified slow ventricular tachycardia (VT). Patient's implanted defibrillator failed to detect the...