Analysis of Telehealth Versus Telemedicine Terminology in the <i>Telemedicine and e-Health</i> Journal Between 2010 and 2020

Sodhi, Nandini; Weinstein, Ronald S.; Stewart, Kristine N.; Doarn, Charles R.

doi:10.1089/tmj.2022.0073

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“…As mentioned above, telemedicine is defined as the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using information and communication technology [10,11]. Even though the terms "telehealth" and "telemedicine" are used interchangeably in many cases, "telehealth" is a broader term incorporating additional remote non-clinical services, such as clinician training, medical education, and administrative meetings [21].…”

Section: Definition and Primary Forms Of Telemedicinementioning

confidence: 99%

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How Telemedicine Can Improve the Quality of Care for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias? A Narrative Review

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Background and Objectives: Dementia affects more than 55 million patients worldwide, with a significant societal, economic, and psychological impact.However, many patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other related dementias have limited access to effective and individualized treatment.Care provision for dementia is often unequal, fragmented, and inefficient. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telemedicine use, which holds promising potential for addressing this important gap. In this narrative review, we aim to analyze and discuss how telemedicine can improve the quality of healthcare for AD and related dementias in a structured manner, based on the seven dimensions of healthcare quality defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), 2018: effectiveness, safety, people-centeredness, timeliness, equitability, integrated care, and efficiency. Materials and Methods: MEDLINE and Scopus databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles investigating the role of telemedicine in the quality of care for patients with dementia.A narrative synthesis was based on the seven WHO dimensions. Results: Most studies indicate that telemedicine is a valuable tool for AD and related dementias: it can improve effectiveness (better access to specialized care, accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, avoidance of preventable hospitalizations), timeliness (reduction of waiting timesand unnecessary transportation), patient-centeredness (personalized care for needs and values), safety (appropriate treatment, reduction of infection risk),integrated care (interdisciplinary approach through several dementia-related services), efficiency (mainly cost-effectiveness) and equitability (overcoming geographical barriers, cultural diversities). However, digital illiteracy, legal and organizational issues,as well as limited awareness, are significant potential barriers. Conclusions: Telemedicine may significantly improve all aspects of the quality of care for patients with dementia. However, future longitudinal studies with control groups including participants of a wide educational level spectrum will aid in our deeper understanding of the real impact of telemedicine in quality care for this population.

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Section: Definition and Primary Forms Of Telemedicinementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this case, the patients may or may not be present during the video conferencing. In other cases, telemedicine is provided by healthcare professionals directly to patients [21].…”

Section: Definition and Primary Forms Of Telemedicinementioning

confidence: 99%