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Journal of Medical Systems
Published in: Journal of Medical Systems 7/2020

Open Access 01-07-2020 | Care | Education & Training

Use of Telemedicine and Virtual Care for Remote Treatment in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Author: Bokolo Anthony Jnr.

Published in: Journal of Medical Systems | Issue 7/2020

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Abstract

The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant strain on medical centers resources. Thus, concerns about the reducing and management of COVID-19 are on the rise, as there is need to provide diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and follow-ups during the pandemic. Therefore, the COVID-19 pandemic has radically and quickly altered how medical practitioners provide care to patients. Medical centers are now responding to COVID-19 through rapid adoption of digital tools and technologies such as telemedicine and virtual care which refer to the delivery of healthcare services digital or at a distance using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for treatment of patients. Telemedicine is expected to deliver timely care while minimizing exposure to protect medical practitioners and patients. Accordingly, a rapid literature review was conducted, and 35 research studies published from 2019 to May 2020 were employed to provide theoretical and practical evidence on the significance of using telemedicine and virtual care for remote treatment of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article provides practical guide based on how to use telemedicine and virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study provides implication on the potentials of consolidating virtual care solutions in the near future towards contributing to integrate digital technologies into healthcare.
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Metadata
Title
Use of Telemedicine and Virtual Care for Remote Treatment in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Author
Bokolo Anthony Jnr.
Publication date
01-07-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Medical Systems / Issue 7/2020
Print ISSN: 0148-5598
Electronic ISSN: 1573-689X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-020-01596-5

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