The pandemic has made people look for alternatives in every industry to carry out their everyday work. Whether it's legal, education, or health, each looked upon technology for solutions during times of crisis. One such solution was telehealth, which uses digital information and communication technologies provided to the hospitals to access health care services and manage their patients' health remotely.
Various health conferences talk about the extraordinary benefits of telehealth during COVID-19. Let's discuss how telehealth makes a massive difference for patients and healthcare professionals in the healthcare sector.
Telehealth was implemented to fulfill specific goals or overcome challenges in the healthcare industry. Here’s a look at the purposes of this healthcare technology.
Many patients find it exhausting to travel to the clinics due to distance, age, or time constraints. But with technology, patients can make time for their appointments, follow-ups, or regular check-ups by getting on a video call with their healthcare expert.
On the other hand, many experts at health conferences shared that they find it less hectic to consult with their patients online as they have all the digitally recorded data. They can see the difference in the patient's health and provide suggestions accordingly.
With the available healthcare devices or apps, people can keep track of their heart rate, blood pressure, and diabetes by simply pressing a few buttons on the devices. It makes it easier for patients, especially seniors, to track their health records. The recorded data is sent to the healthcare professionals via any application, who can then advise the patient.
These help in managing the record of one's health with the help of technology. It consists of the person's treatments, medicines, and vitals. With PHR, one can keep a check on their health and, under guidance, can implement the needed changes.
It's beneficial in emergencies as it guides the healthcare professional about the treatment, allergies, family history, medicines, and everything related to the patient's overall health.
Remote evaluation, monitoring services, and digital data storage reduce healthcare service costs, saving money for healthcare professionals, patients, and insurance companies. Telemedicine also reduces unnecessary emergency visits and excludes transportation spending for regular check-ups.
With telehealth technology, patients can save a lot of time as they don't have to wait for their turn at the clinic, face late or missed visits, or travel long distances to be on time. They can simply book an appointment online and be available at the appointed time via any electronic device.
Telehealth has changed the way the healthcare sector works. Many professionals at healthcare events discuss how technology has changed their working style. They keep online track of their patient's data, which boosts their efficiency and reduces the time spent on finding the history or previous records of the patients. Technology has brought an enormous change and is still a matter of discussion at 2022’s healthcare conferences. If you are a curious mind who wants to dive deeper into the technology and healthcare combination, Health 2.0 Conference is the place for you.
A valuable member of the Health 2.0 Conference team, Shivani Verma is enthusiastic about keeping herself updated on the latest developments in healthcare and wellness. She walks the extra mile to acquire information around MedTech wearables, fraud identification, AI in healthcare, and how to spot fake and spam health insurance schemes. She swears by yoga and is an avid movie buff.
