Enabling Telemedicine From the System-Level Perspective: Scoping Review
This scoping review confirms that the successful implementation of telemedicine requires collective efforts at both the system and organizational levels, including coordination and collaboration across different regions and organizations. It underscores the importance of establishing a national network that enhances public awareness of telemedicine and clarity in payment and benefit distribution models and strengthens data security protection measures. The review also highlights the necessity of addressing infrastructural deficiencies, including internet connectivity in regional and rural areas, and suggests the implementation of targeted incentives and support measures. The required collective efforts are detailed in the proposed framework that promotes popularizing telemedicine, enhancing the overall quality and efficiency of health care services, and achieving broader health equity.
Authors
- Zhanming Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8022-4017)
- Lifeng Huang
- Hui Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5833-5020)
- Xuezhu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1958-6761)
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/65932
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 22.54