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Implementation and Usefulness of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review.

María Alejandra HincapiéJuan Carlos GallegoAndres GempelerJorge Arturo PiñerosDaniela NasnerMaría Fernanda Escobar
Published in: Journal of primary care & community health (2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic has promoted the use of telemedicine, a tool that has transformed the provision of medical services. Several modes of implementation are useful to overcome difficulties for patient care during the pandemic. Its benefits are specific to different fields of medical practice. Such benefits, along with the guidance and reported experiences should invite health systems to work for an effective and comprehensive implementation of telemedicine in various fields.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • sars cov
  • mental health
  • coronavirus disease
  • palliative care