How Telemedicine and Healthcare Apps Adapt to the Health Crisis?

1.         How Telemedicine  and Healthcare  Apps Adapt to the  Health Crisis?                               

2.   As the number of COVID-19 positive patients is increasing day by day, hospitals are                             implementing remote monitoring solutions for patients with no need for                     hospitalization or people suspected of being infected. To relieve congestion in                       hospitals, several e-health players have developed or adapted existing solutions to                       allow remote monitoring of patients suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19                     coronavirus infection.    Teleconsultation Essential in the ​Fight Against the  Coronavirus​ Epidemic        In an epidemic like the one we are currently experiencing, the main challenge for                             the health system is to be able to cope with the overload in hospitals caused by                                 COVID-19 and to    ensure continuity of care. For ailments or conditions other than COVID-19                       symptoms, patients are advised to avoid going to hospitals to prevent risk of                           infections. Therefore, teleconsultation seems to be the most appropriate way to                       1 

3.   unclog hospital services by carrying out an initial sorting between false alarms and                           potential patients.    Healthcare and teleconsultation apps can also provide treatment from a distance                       to patients who have been home quarantined. The use of such apps also ensures                             that physical contact is avoided with the most vulnerable (elderly, people with                         chronic diseases) and also protects caregivers, in order to minimize the risk of                           infection.    The relaxation of the rules relating to telemedicine and telehealth during the                         epidemic has led an increasing number of health professionals to use telemedicine                         or telehealth.    The Growth of Healthcare and Telemedicine Apps  Several companies have made a commitment to make teleconsultation available to                       doctors who want it, free of charge. Doctolib promises, for example, to fully finance                             the purchase of equipment, training and service management. The company                     already plans to equip 3,500 doctors who will be able to carry out teleconsultations                             on the website. Since the beginning of the epidemic and with the disappearance of                             the barriers which hindered online consultation by doctors, the number of                       teleconsultations has increased on different platforms. Doctolib has recorded an                     increase in requests by 40% while it reaches 50% for Medadom and Livi. Companies                             like Practo, 1mg, mFine are also experiencing an increase in consultations for                         several ailments. In fact, 1mg has observed a 300% rise in online consultations since                             March 2020.    Faced with this same growth, mot telemedicine companies are also organizing                       themselves. Clearly, some disorders always require a visit in person, but doctors                         who judge that a patient can be assessed remotely can do this.  2 

4.   Doctors also have more freedom than before when it comes to virtual                         consultations. They may, for example, meet patients they do not already know. And                           the rules surrounding certain prescriptions online have been lightened, particularly                     those affecting psychostimulants.    The fact that doctors and patients are no longer required to be in a healthcare                               facility for teleconsultations is particularly important during a pandemic. It allows                       doctors who are in voluntary isolation to remain active in the system, and patients                             to avoid the risks associated with a hospital visit.    The Digitalization of Consultations Takes off in No Time  Concretely, a virtual visit looks like a traditional visit, but it takes place at home,                               using teleconferencing or video conferencing software similar to those used for                       teleworking or discussions with family.    The interface, registration process, and functionality vary from service to service,                       but it’s usually pretty straightforward. Each establishment is responsible for                     establishing its own procedures for explaining the software to patients. Some                       clinics may schedule a time with a nurse or assistant to explain how it works before                                 the first meeting, while others may offer this service on request only.    It, therefore, seems undeniable that once the health crisis has been contained,                         telemedicine should become a permanent fixture in the habits. In fact, 60% of                           people interviewed for an Odoxa survey have a good overall opinion of telemedicine                           and 71% of those who have actually tested it are satisfied. For healthcare                           professionals, teleconsultation is seen as a positive experience by 86% of them.      3 

5.   To Conclude  The value of these remote patient monitoring tools is not limited to the extreme                             case of a pandemic. Teleconsultation has advantages beyond this situation. It is                         important that this becomes a lasting solution to the many challenges facing our                           health system: management of epidemics, aging of the population, dependence,                     home care, development of outpatient medicine, explosion of chronic diseases, etc.                       which are phenomena linked to the evolution of the healthcare system and to the                             epidemiological transition and therefore take place over time.    Needless to mention the plethora of ​advantages healthcare apps offer both patients and doctors. If you are a doctor, it is time you embrace technology and                                                     invest in a teleconsultation app. Besides remote consultation, healthcare apps also                       help in maintaining patient records and assist with appointments during physical                       visits. Want to know more about healthcare apps and how you can benefit from                             them? ​Get in touch with our experts​ in healthcare app development today.                              4 

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