Evaluation Of The Impact Of Telemedicine On The Management Of Chronic Diseases: A Retrospective Analysis

Abstract

Introduction: Managing chronic illnesses presents substantial hurdles. Enhancing the treatment of chronic diseases through remote healthcare services is a potential approach provided by telemedicine. The purpose of this retrospective analysis is to determine how telemedicine interventions affect the management of chronic diseases by evaluating treatment adherence, health outcomes, and healthcare use.
Methods: Over a predetermined time period, patient records from the institution were examined. Patients with a range of chronic illnesses who had telemedicine treatments met the inclusion criteria. Information was gathered on health indicators, telemedicine modes, illness profiles, and demographics. Results from the pre- and post-telemedicine implementation phases were compared using statistical analysis.
Results: The use of telemedicine treatments led to a notable increase in treatment adherence as well as improvements in health outcomes (such as blood pressure and glucose management). Telemedicine has the ability to maximise resource utilisation, as
demonstrated by healthcare utilisation measures such as decreased hospital visits and specialised consultations.
Conclusion: Telemedicine has great potential for bettering the treatment of chronic diseases, achieving better health outcomes, and lowering healthcare use. Notwithstanding several drawbacks, these results highlight the revolutionary potential of telemedicine in terms of giving people with chronic illnesses easily accessible and efficient care.