Telemedicine and Rural Healthcare: Bridging Gaps in Access, Equity, and Infrastructure

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This review demonstrates telemedicine enhances access and equity in rural healthcare, highlighting gaps in infrastructure.

Telemedicine improves healthcare access and patient outcomes in rural areas, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evidence from countries like China, India, and Australia shows significant reductions in healthcare disparities due to telemedicine.
Challenges such as inadequate internet connectivity and digital illiteracy hinder telemedicine's reach in rural populations.
Policy support and infrastructure investment are crucial for sustainable telemedicine implementation in underserved regions.

Lulu Qalbina Fissabrina (2024) studied this question.

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