Tele health platform and its benefits

1. TELEHEALTH
PLATFORM
Technology meets health care

2. Dr.SASIKUMAR S
HOD/Professor
Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing
Father Muller College of Nursing
Mangalore

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TELE HEALTH PLATFORM
PATIENT EDUCATION
PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
CHRONIC DISEASE
MANAGEMENT
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To Discuss
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4. TELEHEALTH
Communication, Updation,
Review and Analysis
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5. TELEHEALTH
use of electronic information and
telecommunications technologies to
support long-distance clinical health
care, patient and professional
health-related education, public
health and health administration.

7. Tele health platform : an overview
● Tele health has grown significantly over the
past decades, especially during and since the
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
● Tele health services were more likely to be
offered by institutions located in the
Northeast and South regions

8. Evolution
● DIGITAL-health originated in the mid-20th century and has
undergone a profound evolution in recent years (has been evolving
since the 1960s)
● The roots of digital health can be traced back to the early days of
medical informatics when the digitization of patient records
marked the first step.
● LATER period As technology advanced the sophisticated digital
health ecosystem has been introduced.
● Digital health technology (DHT) uses software, connectivity,
sensors, and computing platforms for healthcare and related
purposes.
● DHT can help providers have a more holistic view of patient health,
improve medical outcomes, and give patients more control over
their health.

9. Digital technology
● Multicomponent mHealth interventions
● Web-based technologies
● Mobile applications
● Telecom services (SMS, tele monitoring program)
● Tele health and virtual care
● ANCILLARY TELEMEDICINE SERVICES
● Personal Health Records (PHRs) and Patient
Empowerment

10. Uses

11. Practo: offers a range of healthcare services, including teleconsultations with doctors,
booking appointments, ordering medicines, and diagnostic tests.
MFine: connects users with specialist doctors from trusted hospitals through
teleconsultations, enabling remote diagnosis and treatment.
PharmEasy: While primarily a platform for ordering medicines, also provides
teleconsultation services with doctors.
DocsApp: allows users to consult with specialist doctors through text or video calls for
various health concerns.
MobiDoctor: offers teleconsultation services with doctors across different specialties,
as well as features like ordering medicines and booking lab tests.

12. eSanjeevani: a government initiative providing telemedicine services to
citizens across India, connecting them with doctors for consultations.
MediBuddy: offers teleconsultation services with doctors, health
checkups, medicine delivery, and health insurance services.
1mg: Primarily an online pharmacy, 1mg also provides teleconsultation
services with doctors for various health issues.
Myupchar: offers teleconsultation services with doctors, as well as health
information and articles in multiple languages.
Second Opinion: Second Opinion provides teleconsultation services with
doctors, allowing users to seek a second opinion on their health concerns

13. AskApollo
Mchemist
SmartMedics
Lybrate
Doctor on Demand
NetMeds

14. PATIENT
ENGAGEMENT
web-side manner
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15. Engaging patients with telehealth

16. Tele health and Engagement strategies
● Reminders for medication adherence
● Appointment schedule
● Maintain data security and patient privacy
● Reduce hospital readmission
● Better disease management
● Cost effectiveness

17. ● User-Friendly Platforms
● Educational Resources
● Personalized Communication
● Virtual Consultations
● Remote Monitoring Devices
● Interactive Tools and Apps
● Virtual Support Groups (Peer-Peer)
● Feedback and Surveys
● Continuous Engagement

18. PATIENT
EDUCATION
Create meaningful
interactions
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19.  Definition and Overview
 Benefits of Telehealth
 Types of Telehealth Services
 Accessing Telehealth Services
 Technical Requirements
 Privacy and Security
 Preparing for Telehealth
Appointments
 Etiquette and Communication
 Follow-up and Support
 Feedback and Evaluation

20. Texting message
Mobile application (Mobile App)
Wearables Devices
Social media
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Digital Therapeutics
Tele-health
and patient
education

21. A PICTURE IS WORTH A
THOUSAND WORDS

22. Chronic
disease
management
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23. Remote Monitoring Behavioral Health
Interventions
Medication
Management
Patient Education and
Self-Management
Lifestyle Modification
Support
Care Coordination
and Collaboration
Remote Consultations
and Follow-ups
Data Analytics and
Population
Health
Management

24. Future Trends
The future of digital health promises even more
exciting developments. Predictive analytics,
genomics, and augmented reality are poised to
play pivotal roles in reshaping the healthcare
landscape.
Integrating these technologies into the digital health
ecosystem will further enhance personalized
medicine, improve treatment outcomes, and
revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered.

25. challenges to digital health technology
● Lack of digital literacy in rural areas
● Data privacy and ethical issues
● AI performance issues
● Lack of generalizability
● Black-box explainability
● Health economic evaluation
● Perception/acceptance from healthcare
providers and patients

26. Best practice in Tele health
● Video presence
Use good lighting and adjust the camera so that you fill the screen. Look into the camera
to maintain eye contact with the patient.
● Telehealth etiquette
Review the patient's chart in advance. Minimize background noise. Dress professionally.
● Communication
Ask patients about their goals, preferences, and priorities. Practice active listening.
● Documentation
Record whether visits are audio-only or audio with video. Describe physical findings. Detail
the patient's surroundings. Integrate patient-generated data into the overall treatment
plan.
● Technology
Ensure workspace is ready. Test technology in advance. Have a backup plan.
● Regulations
Understand and monitor changing telehealth regulations. Comply with regulations, such as
HIPAA compliance.

27. ● Using ICT to make available secondary and tertiary medical
expertise to suburban and rural India was thought of as early as
1997.
● In March 2000, the world’s first Very Small Aperture Terminal
(VSAT)-enabled village hospital was commissioned.
● Today, with 115 centers including 9 overseas, the Apollo
Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF) is the oldest and
largest multispecialty telemedicine network.
● More than 57,000 teleconsultations in various disciplines, ranging
from sexual medicine to neurosurgery
● Patients have been evaluated from distances ranging from 120 to
4,500 miles.
● The pioneering efforts in the field of m-health, home telecare, the
Pan African e-Network Project, starting the first formal educational
course in telehealth and various other e-initiatives are elaborated.