Reducing outpatient wait times through telemedicine: a systematic review and quantitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Population ageing and the rise in chronic diseases place continual stress on healthcare systems. Scarce resources often impede equitable access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas, resulting in prolonged waiting times and heightened risks of morbidity and mortality. Telemedicine has emerged as a promising solution, offering remote and equitable care that could potentially bridge access gaps and enhance health outcomes. This systematic review aims to quantitatively examine the impact of telemedicine implementation on waiting times, defined as the time passed from the booking of a visit for an outpatient to the administration of the service.

Design

A systematic review was conducted using studies on telemedicine interventions that specifically addressed waitin

SUBMITTER: Capodici A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784372 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature