ROLE OF TELEMEDICINE IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IN INDIA

Since the global pandemic of Covid-19 hit the world economy, the concept of telemedicine and telehealth services is gaining popularity. The patients living with chronic, non-healing diseases, such as Pressure ulcers or Diabetic foot ulcers are getting virtual care & treatment by their healthcare providers amid pandemic through IT-enabled technologies & solutions. The concept is quite beneficial in long-term facilities where the patients’ utmost care is ensured with the highest quality mandates and improved supervision. An effective telemedicine program is enabling patients to get increased and timely access to medical care providers and specialists to get their diseases cured without compromising the quality amid pandemics. The healthcare providers are capable of getting a more prompt diagnosis and informed decisions about patients to generate personalized treatment plans, advanced remote monitoring, and improved patient communications. The telemedicine industry is a sustained upward trend that is expected to stay in future medical advancements. 1. What is Telemedicine? 2. How Is Telemedicine Helping Long-term Care Facilities? 3. Reducing Readmissions 4. Increasing Accessibility 5. Here Are The Main Methods Of Telemedicine For Wound Care The concept of telemedicine is not only helping patients with non-healing wounds but also clinicians & doctors at the healthcare facilities by reducing readmission rates and improving accessibility.