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Telemedicine and Telemonitoring in the 21st Century

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 3022

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Patrick Altmann

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Guest Editor
Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Interests: multiple sclerosis; remote patient monitoring; health related quality of life
Dr. Christoph Schukro

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Co-Guest Editor
Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Interests: cardiology; coronary artery disease; telemedicine

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Telemedicine broadly refers to the exchange of health information without the physical co-presence of patient and physician. It includes all strategies orchestrating this exchange while offering a wide range of opportunities for telemonitoring.

In this Special Issue, we welcome an unrestricted variety of contributions to the field of telemedicine and its applications in telemonitoring. Submitted manuscripts may address the following themes (without being limited to them):

  • Adherence to telemedicine
  • Remote patient monitoring
  • Public health aspects of telemedicine and telemonitoring
  • Economical aspects of telemedicine and telemonitoring
  • Strategies that promote telehealth
  • Implications of telemedicine with respect to the biopsychosocial model of health
  • Ethical considerations with telemedicine
  • History of telemedicine.

Dr. Patrick Altmann
Dr. Christoph Schukro
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • telemedicine
  • telehealth
  • telemonitoring
  • mobile health
  • remote patient monitoring
  • disease monitoring
  • health related quality of life

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Recommendations for Developing a Telemedicine Strategy for Botswana: A Meta-Synthesis
by Benson Ncube, Maurice Mars and Richard E. Scott
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(18), 6718; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20186718 - 6 Sep 2023
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Botswana is developing its eHealth capacity using a National eHealth Strategy. However, that strategy overlooks telemedicine, a potential solution for many healthcare challenges. For telemedicine to benefit Botswana, a telemedicine-specific strategy is required. While establishing a national strategy is a sovereign responsibility, guidance [...] Read more.
Botswana is developing its eHealth capacity using a National eHealth Strategy. However, that strategy overlooks telemedicine, a potential solution for many healthcare challenges. For telemedicine to benefit Botswana, a telemedicine-specific strategy is required. While establishing a national strategy is a sovereign responsibility, guidance and recommendations can be provided. Using published resources specific to Botswana, key health-related issues were identified. These issues were matched with suitable telemedicine activities and delivery approaches. Recommendations were then derived from these for use in an effective telemedicine-specific strategy for Botswana. From 28 health-related issues, 6 were prioritised. Three telemedicine activities were identified (clinical services, education, and behaviour change), and one delivery approach was chosen (store-and-forward) because they align well with current needs, infrastructure, and mobile phone user capabilities. Since telemedicine has been proven to be effective, efficient, and cost-effective when implemented correctly, this knowledge and experience, plus a recognised strategy development framework, has led to evidence-based recommendations. Specific telemedicine options were identified as examples. As confidence grows, telemedicine options can be expanded to address additional clinical needs and explore alternative activities and delivery options. The recommendations can help the government develop a telemedicine-specific strategy that aligns with the National eHealth Strategy while actively promoting and supporting the adoption and system integration of straightforward telemedicine interventions. This foundation will facilitate the future expansion of telemedicine initiatives for the benefit of all Batswana. Full article
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