TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH: TELEMEDICINE AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTHCARE PROVISION

• Autor(a) principal: Puglia , Carla Costa
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Cordeiro , Amanda Luiza Batista, Basso, Mariana Sausen, Neta , Zenóbia Dantas Rêgo, Andrade , Monique Pereira de Oliveira de, Almeida, Abraão Pedro Araújo, Campos , Luiz Arthur dos Santos Paiva, Farias , Estrela Cecília Moreira De Holanda, Araújo , Gabriel Rocha Pinon Teixeira de, Zanoni , Rodrigo Daniel
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1785
• topic: Acessibilidade; Eficiência; Telessaúde; Prestação de cuidados de saúde; Regulamentação.; Accessibility; Efficiency; Telehealth; Provision of health care; Regulation.

Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, represents a convergence between technology and health, revolutionizing the way healthcare is provided. With the advent of digital connectivity, telehealth offers a variety of medical services remotely, including virtual consultations, remote monitoring and health education. Objective: This study aims to conduct an integrative review of the literature on telehealth, exploring its impact on the provision of healthcare, identifying trends, benefits and associated challenges. Methodology: The study is a qualitative integrative review that investigates telemedicine in the provision of health care. Using electronic databases (SciELO and BVS), articles published in Portuguese between 2018 and 2022 were selected. Of the 43 articles initially identified, only five met the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria were studies that addressed telehealth and its impact on the provision of healthcare, published in the last ten years. The analysis of the selected articles was conducted with a focus on identifying trends, benefits and challenges. Results and Discussion: The review results highlight that telehealth has a significant impact on healthcare delivery, facilitating access to medical services, especially in remote or resource-poor areas. Additionally, telehealth has been shown to improve the efficiency of healthcare systems, reducing costs and increasing patient satisfaction. However, challenges such as regulatory issues, data security, and digital accessibility still need to be addressed to maximize the benefits of telehealth. Final Considerations: Telehealth represents a powerful tool for transforming healthcare delivery, offering a viable and effective alternative for the delivery of medical services. However, it is crucial that policies and strategies are implemented to ensure that telehealth is accessible, safe, and efficient for all individuals, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.