Analyzing the effectiveness of non-remote monitoring telemedicine within the United States after 2019, including future implications as a healthcare medium, regarding its statistical and analytical disciplines: A systematic review

Josh T. Chandra; Abdoul L. Mbaye; Merve Gokgol

doi:10.31039/ljss.2024.8.231

Authors

Josh T. Chandra Rice University Internship, Harmony School of Endeavor, Austin-USA
Abdoul L. Mbaye Rice University Internship, Harmony School of Endeavor, Austin-USA
Merve Gokgol Harmony School of Endeavor, Austin-USA https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8162-6688

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31039/ljss.2024.8.231

Keywords:

healthcare, telemedicine, remote, healthcare consultations, effectiveness, United States

Abstract

Telemedicine is the utilization of healthcare services remotely via numerous applications that connect the patient with a qualified physician. Telemedicine plays a vital role in providing accessible healthcare to individuals who are unable to do an in-person visit, and its involvement in healthcare is analyzed through the analytical/statistical lens, financial lens, and ethical lens. Telemedicine systems have demonstrated their potential to serve as a functional healthcare medium, but many barriers to an increase in its implementation and efficacy still exist after the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. Despite the importance of telemedicine, knowledge of its implied efficacy and efficiency in providing healthcare is poor, and already existing research doesn’t address solutions to the barriers of telemedicine. The research aims to address this gap by doing a comprehensive, systematic literature review on the efficacy, barriers to implementation, practicality, and future implications of telemedicine’s utilization in the healthcare sphere. Furthermore, by adding a unique perspective on this topic and consolidating research data for the general healthcare field to utilize, this further addresses missing medical knowledge regarding telemedicine consultations. This research screened 737 different articles and papers to gather information regarding telemedicine and its efficacy. Results were filtered and screened using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method to maintain a standard of high-quality, impartial, and accurate data throughout the research paper. Only the sources which pertained to the research question were chosen to be included in the paper. Trends were identified in the chosen articles, which were viewed by the contributors and referenced in the paper. Telemedicine has demonstrated profound evidence of benefits for both patients and healthcare administrations. However, concerns regarding its accessibility and efficacy remain. Suggestions are made for medical administrations and for public knowledge to provide solutions for these concerns.

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