The Role of Telemedicine in Postoperative Follow-Up Care for Patients Undergoing Routine General Surgical Procedures in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Pakistan: A Prospective Assessment of Patient Satisfaction and Cost-Effectiveness
Prospective trial shows telemedicine enhances patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness in urban, suburban, and rural settings.
Key Points
Telemedicine follow-up demonstrated high patient satisfaction rates, reported by 70% compared to 68% in face-to-face consultations.
Mean consultation times significantly favored telemedicine at 8.6 minutes, contributing to notable cost savings in patient care.
Patients in rural areas reported higher satisfaction levels with telemedicine compared to urban counterparts, indicating its utility in underserved regions.
Both telemedicine and traditional follow-up showed similar rates of postoperative complications and non-attendance, emphasizing telemedicine's safety.
Cite This Study
Muhammad Munir Mamon (2025) studied this question.