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What is the primary focus of telepharmacy?
What is the primary focus of telepharmacy?
Which term best describes the use of mobile wireless technologies in healthcare?
Which term best describes the use of mobile wireless technologies in healthcare?
What was a significant event that increased the popularity of telehealth?
What was a significant event that increased the popularity of telehealth?
Which of the following definitions is most accurately associated with e-Health?
Which of the following definitions is most accurately associated with e-Health?
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What is one of the barriers to telepharmacy services?
What is one of the barriers to telepharmacy services?
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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in telepharmacy?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in telepharmacy?
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What is one of the significant roles that pharmacists play in chronic disease management through telepharmacy?
What is one of the significant roles that pharmacists play in chronic disease management through telepharmacy?
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Which of the following aspects is critical for effective telepharmacy services?
Which of the following aspects is critical for effective telepharmacy services?
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What challenge exists in the implementation of telepharmacy regarding patient literacy?
What challenge exists in the implementation of telepharmacy regarding patient literacy?
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What role does AI play in the future of telepharmacy?
What role does AI play in the future of telepharmacy?
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In terms of patient knowledge regarding mHealth apps, what specific lack was identified among primary care patients?
In terms of patient knowledge regarding mHealth apps, what specific lack was identified among primary care patients?
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What is a prominent benefit of telepharmacy mentioned in the content?
What is a prominent benefit of telepharmacy mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following barriers was noted regarding telepharmacy services in Malaysia?
Which of the following barriers was noted regarding telepharmacy services in Malaysia?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Telehealth & Telepharmacy
- Telehealth and telepharmacy are part of the broader umbrella term "eHealth".
- Telepharmacy focuses specifically on pharmaceutical care services, while telehealth encompasses a wider range of healthcare services, including remote consultations and health education.
- Telehealth's use has grown, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Concepts and Definitions
- "Tele-" is a prefix, meaning "distance" or "from afar".
- E-health uses ICT (information and communication technology) to support health and health-related fields.
- Telehealth uses telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver healthcare outside traditional facilities.
- m-health focuses on mobile wireless technologies for health.
- Digital health is a broad term encompassing eHealth, mHealth, and related emerging areas, including big data, genomics, and AI.
Types of Telehealth & Telemedicine
- Synchronous telehealth involves real-time communication such as video calls.
- Asynchronous telehealth uses non-real time communication, such as messaging, email, or file sharing.
Types of Telepharmacy Services
- Remote dispensing uses automated dispensing systems and telecommunications to distribute medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) involves comprehensive medication reviews, reconciliation, adherence support, and patient education.
- Patient counselling and education provides instructions on medication use, side effects, lifestyle modifications, and disease management.
- Chronic disease management involves pharmacists monitoring patients' conditions, reviewing medication adherence, and adjusting therapies.
- Integration with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) enables instant patient data access for pharmacists, supporting clinical decision-making.
Benefits of Telehealth and Telepharmacy
- Improved clinical control in certain conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart failure).
- Reduced mortality and hospital admissions in some cases.
- Improvement in patients’ perceived quality of life in certain chronic diseases.
- Increased access to care in rural or underserved areas.
- Improved patient convenience and accessibility.
Barriers to Telepharmacy
- Lack of long-term efficacy evidence.
- Interoperability issues (difficulty sharing data between systems).
- Usability challenges for both providers and patients.
- Infrastructural, regulatory, and privacy concerns.
- Lack of reimbursement mechanisms.
- Challenges with digital divide and access to digital technology.
Current Issues in Telepharmacy services
- EHealth literacy can be a problem for both patients and providers, but individual ehealth literacy among providers is typically high.
- Primary care patients in Malaysia often have a low eHealth literacy level.
Future Directions for Telepharmacy
- AI-driven telepharmacy allows pharmacists to provide highly personalized medication management by analyzing patient data.
- Expansion of telepharmacy services into rural and underserved areas is necessary.
Success Stories/Examples of Telepharmacy
- WellAway is an example of a licensed e-Pharmacy.
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Explore the concepts of telehealth and telepharmacy in this informative quiz. Understand how these services utilize technology to deliver healthcare and the specific focus of telepharmacy on pharmaceutical care. Learn about the growth of these practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their role in modern healthcare.
