{"id":13094,"date":"2020-10-26T06:54:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=13094"},"modified":"2023-01-16T16:52:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:52:04","slug":"7-benefits-of-telehealth-and-how-does-it-improve-care-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/7-benefits-of-telehealth-and-how-does-it-improve-care-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Benefits of Telehealth and How Does it Improve Care Delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"

The incredible, recent advancements in technology has <\/span>sparked the adoption of telehealth<\/span><\/a> \u2013 a new way for providing instant and timely medical care and consultation for patients at remote locations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Telehealth is not merely using video conferencing tools, but it entails a gigantic transformation in technology, infrastructure, operational process, human resources, and doctor-patient relationship. Of all the change agents, technology is the factor that makes the biggest impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two technologies – <\/span>online video conferencing<\/span><\/a> and self-serving kiosks \u2013 both of which are changing the relationship between healthcare providers, patients, and medical facilities, for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image Source: telehealth factsheet from the American Hospital Association<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Making medical appointments more accessible than ever for everyone<\/b><\/h2>\n

As we all know it could be a tedious process booking medical appointments and taking the time to travel back and forth just for one simple cheque-up. For people who live far away or are busy juggling multiple jobs<\/a>, it\u2019s very difficult to make the time for something that\u2019s critically important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the change agents that propel telehealth\u2019s growth, as mentioned above, is <\/span>technology<\/span><\/a>. With the help of online video conferencing and self-serving kiosks at medical facilities, more and more people can now get medical support without sacrificing a chunk of their day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image source: ASPE issue brief from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

At-home appointment using online video conferencing tools<\/b><\/h2>\n

With online video communication tools, doctors and patients can easily connect with real-time feedback. The ease of use of these tools also makes it easy to set up an appointment, which is especially convenient for people who live far away from the medical centre and often need to rely on public transportation for the long commute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The time and cost alone for a simple appointment makes people reluctant to get help, which sometimes can be detrimental in missing the window to spot early symptoms of illness. For people who don\u2019t have time to spare, like working multiple jobs or needing to take care of the family, an easy meeting online can also be a lifesaver. Patients can easily cheque in with doctors to determine if an in-person examination is needed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Using self-serving kiosks to save time from administrative procedures\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

As self-serving kiosks have been seeing wider adoption throughout many industries, notably retail, servicing, and public spaces, the trend is also making an impact for the healthcare industry. Hospitals and medical facilities can set up kiosks for patient cheque-in, building directory & wayfinding, patient information logging, payment, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine this: before a patient walks into an appointment, he or she can cheque-in using a kiosk without needing a staff writing down all the information by hand and manually typing it into the computer. If a patient needs to go through a series of examinations, the directives can be provided by a kiosk. If there\u2019s going to be another appointment, the patient can use the kiosk to see the details and print out the information for record-keeping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having self-serving kiosks can save patients and medical staff a lot of time from waiting just for administrative procedures to be done. The kiosks can also be placed throughout the facility, so patients have easy access.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Improve the quality of care for chronic diseases<\/b><\/h2>\n

For patients who have a chronic illness and need to regularly go to a medical facility for cheque-ups, telehealth can save them from having to commute back and forth. Although it\u2019s not only just saving time for patients, it\u2019s better resource allocation for every party involved. The benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n