THE IMPACT OF TELEMEDICINE ON PATIENT OUTCOMES: A REVIEW

Asif Ahmed, Nazneen Ansari, Varun Patluri, Harshitha Paladugu, Arshiya Sheerin, Rehana Taskeen, Vijaya Sree Gulla, Shaik Sana Shinine and Noorush Shifa Nizami

ABSTRACT

Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative approach in healthcar
e delivery, providing remote access to medical
services through digital communication technologies. This review evaluates the impact of telemedicine on patient
outcomes, including clinical effectiveness, patient satisfaction, access to care, and cost effic iency. The findings
suggest that telemedicine enhances healthcare accessibility, improves chronic disease management, and reduces
hospital readmissions. However, challenges such as digital literacy, technological disparities, and regulatory
barriers remain . Further research is needed to optimize telemedicine integration into routine clinical

Keywords: Telemedicine, Chronic disease management, Cost efficiency, Healthcare, Patient outcomes.