Telehealth and Transformation of Nursing Care in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

Baalharith, Ibrahim Al; Sherim, Mona Al; Almutairi, Sarah Hamad G.; Albaqami, Azizah Saleh Alhaggas

doi:10.1155/2022/8426095

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“…Today, nursing homes struggle with staffing shortages and access to specialty care, while simultaneously facing increasing pressure to reduce unavoidable hospital and ED admissions. 13 , 73 , 74 The use of remote care helps to provide specialized facilities and home care for the elderly. 75 Most of all, people with cardiovascular diseases and chronic respiratory disorders need such care.…”

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Applications and Challenges of Telemedicine: Privacy-Preservation as a Case Study

Ansarian,

Baharlouei

2023

Arch Iran Med

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Today, technology has an important impact on the development of medical services, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19. Telemedicine, known by terms such as telehealth and digital health, refers to the utilization of technology to provide health care services at a distance that leads to improved monitoring, detecting and treatment of disease, and provision of individual care. It has been considered in various fields such as radiology, cardiology, pulmonology, psychiatry, emergency care and surgery. The most important advantages of using telemedicine are saving time for the doctor and the patient, reducing the cost of multiple visits to the doctor, reducing the spread of contagious diseases and caring for patients who cannot see a doctor, such as the elderly. In this paper, we review the research in the field of applying telemedicine, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. Next, we discuss the challenges in the field of using telemedicine which are privacy preserving, data security, cost of infrastructures, lack of physical examination and responsibility for patients’ compensation. One of the most important challenges is privacy preserving of patients’ information during transmission and process. We categorize and compare the various methods that have been proposed to protect peoples’ privacy.

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Section: Telemedicine Applicationmentioning

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Applications and Challenges of Telemedicine: Privacy-Preservation as a Case Study

Ansarian,

Baharlouei

2023

Arch Iran Med

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“…The expansive embrace of telehealth in the healthcare landscape of Saudi Arabia stands as testament to the country's commitment towards integrating advanced technological solutions in critical sectors (Al Baalharith et al, 2022). This journey, while undoubtedly marked by challenges, holds great promise for the future.…”

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“…Telehealth, defined as the use of digital information and communication technologies to access health care services remotely and manage one's health care, has experienced substantial growth in various parts of the world, including Saudi Arabia (Al Baalharith et al, 2022). The Saudi healthcare system, known for its continuous evolution and adaptation to technological advancements, recognized the potential of telehealth early on and has been working diligently to integrate it into the healthcare framework.…”

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Telehealth in Saudi Arabia: Its Evolution, Present Infrastructure, and Forward-Looking Implications

Almutairi,

Abdulrahman Almutairi,

Almutairi

et al. 2023

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Telehealth, the utilization of digital technologies for remote healthcare, has seen significant growth in Saudi Arabia. Historically used to bridge the healthcare gap between urban and rural regions due to the vast desert terrains of the country, its adoption has been bolstered by initiatives like the ‘Telemedicine Project’ and Saudi Vision 2030. Despite challenges including connectivity issues, hesitations among healthcare professionals, and patient skepticism, the COVID-19 pandemic accentuated its importance. With technological advances, a shift in societal needs, and strategic policies, telehealth’s prospects in Saudi Arabia appear promising, but vigilance against potential pitfalls remains essential.

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Nurses' attitudes towards telehealth: The development and validation of the nurses' attitudes towards the use of telehealth scale

Yılmaz,

Hepokur Yıldırım,

Kitiş

et al. 2024

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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AimTo develop the nurses' attitudes towards use of a telehealth scale (NATUTS) and evaluate its psychometric properties.DesignThis methodological study involved two stages: the development of the NATUTS and the testing of the psychometric properties of NATUTS. We followed STROBE guidelines when reporting the study (File S1).MethodsItems for NATUTS were created using evidence from the literature and presented to eight experts. The scale was tested in a methodological study conducted through a face‐to‐face survey with nurses working in outpatient and inpatient units of a tertiary hospital in Türkiye. Psychometric properties of the scale, such as structural validity, content validity and internal consistency reliability, were tested. The sample, consisting of 630 nurses, was divided into two separate random groups. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted with the data of the first 330 people, and confirmatory factor analysis was conducted with the data of the remaining 300 people.ResultsA 19‐item, three‐factor structure (Satisfaction, Rejection, Development) was obtained in the newly developed scale. In NATUTS, Factor 1 (α = .93), Factor 2 (α = .86) and Factor 3 (α = .87) measured 64.4% of the total variance. The entire 19‐item acceptability survey showed good internal consistency. NATUTS is a brief survey based on research evidence validated in a large Turkish sample.ConclusionFindings show that NATUTS has acceptable content and structural validity and is reliable in measuring nurses' attitudes towards the use of telehealth. Further research can be conducted to develop the scale and strengthen its validity.Patient or Public ContributionNo Patient or Public Contribution.

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Telehealth and Transformation of Nursing Care in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

Applications and Challenges of Telemedicine: Privacy-Preservation as a Case Study

Applications and Challenges of Telemedicine: Privacy-Preservation as a Case Study

Telehealth in Saudi Arabia: Its Evolution, Present Infrastructure, and Forward-Looking Implications

Nurses' attitudes towards telehealth: The development and validation of the nurses' attitudes towards the use of telehealth scale

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