Assessing the Carbon Footprint of Telemedicine: A Systematic Review.

Casper van der ZeeJennifer Chang-WolfMarc A KoopmanschapRedmer van LeeuwenRobert Pl Wisse

Published in: Health services insights (2024)

Telemedicine aids in reducing emissions, with travel distance being the most significant contributor. Additionally, we recommend accounting for the LCA since it highlights important nuances. This review furthers the debate on assessing carbon footprint savings due to telemedicine.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
life cycle
sewage sludge