Healthcare Technology Terminology

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What is the main factor that has accelerated the pace of ICT advancements in telemedicine?

The rapid drop in the cost of ICTs

The introduction and popularization of the Internet (correct)

The replacement of analogue forms of communication with digital methods

The creation of a rich tapestry of telemedicine applications

What is the primary purpose of telemedicine?

To increase the use of ICTs

To provide healthcare services remotely (correct)

To replace traditional healthcare services

To reduce the cost of healthcare

What type of telemedicine involves real-time communication using two-way video and/or audio?

Asynchronous telemedicine

Synchronous telemedicine (correct)

Virtual telemedicine

Store-and-forward telemedicine

What is enabled by the use of secure messaging in asynchronous telemedicine?

Remote reading and interpretation of images Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for virtual care that is not in real-time?

Asynchronous telemedicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way that patients connect to their healthcare provider in telemedicine?

Through a secure, video conferencing platform Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the rapid drop in the cost of ICTs?

The ability to envision and implement new and more efficient ways of providing care Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the application of telemedicine among healthcare providers?

Telehealth Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by individuals in remote locations when accessing healthcare?

Cost of travel to a health facility and back Signup and view all the answers

How can telemedicine help address health disparities?

By deploying telehealth technology to remote areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of telecare?

To allow people to live independently at home for longer Signup and view all the answers

Which term is specific to the remote delivery of clinical services?

Telemedicine Signup and view all the answers

What is a broader term that encompasses the use of digital technologies to deliver healthcare?

Telehealth Signup and view all the answers

Where are challenges in accessing healthcare more prevalent?

In both developing and developed countries with large rural areas Signup and view all the answers

How can telemedicine help reduce healthcare costs?

By reducing the cost of travel to a health facility and back Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of mobile devices to deliver healthcare services?

MHealth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between telemedicine and telehealth?

Telemedicine involves direct clinical care, whereas telehealth is a broader concept. Signup and view all the answers

What is mHealth a subset of?

eHealth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of telecare?

Remote monitoring of patients at home Signup and view all the answers

What has driven the advancement of telemedicine over the past decade?

Recent advancements in ICTs and their increasing availability and utilization Signup and view all the answers

What is eHealth related to?

The use of information and communication technologies in healthcare and public health Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of mHealth?

Mobile apps Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that telehealth services are reshaping healthcare today?

Through the advancement of different telehealth platforms for managing chronic conditions Signup and view all the answers

What has been a result of the recent advancements in ICTs?

The rapid creation of new possibilities for healthcare service and delivery Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Healthcare Technology

Telemedicine involves direct clinical care, while telehealth is a broader concept that includes the use of digital technologies for healthcare delivery and public health.
eHealth refers to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in healthcare and public health, including electronic health records, online portals, mobile health apps, and data analytics.
mHealth is a subset of eHealth that focuses on the use of mobile devices and wireless technologies for healthcare delivery and public health.

Telemedicine vs. Telehealth vs. Telecare

Telemedicine: remote provision of clinical services
Telehealth: broad use of digital technologies for healthcare delivery
Telecare: remote monitoring of patients at home

History of Telemedicine

Recent advancements in ICTs have driven the growth of telemedicine, especially in developing countries and underserved areas.
The replacement of analogue forms of communication with digital methods has enabled healthcare organizations to envision and implement new and more efficient ways of providing care.
The introduction of the Internet has accelerated the pace of ICT advancements, expanding the scope of telemedicine to include web-based applications and multimedia approaches.

Types of Telemedicine

Synchronous: real-time communication using two-way video and/or audio
Asynchronous: virtual care that is not in real time, enabled by secure messaging, remote reading, and interpretation of images

How Telemedicine Works

Patients connect to healthcare providers through secure video conferencing platforms or mobile apps on their devices.
Telemedicine helps reduce healthcare costs and improve access to care by providing more efficient and patient-centered healthcare services.
Telemedicine can help address health disparities by deploying telehealth technology.

Benefits of Telemedicine

Reduces healthcare costs by providing more efficient services
Improves access to care for individuals who face physical and financial barriers
Helps address health disparities through telehealth technology
Reduces the cost of travel to a health facility and back