Applications of Telemedicine in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Benefits Gained and Challenges Faced
Information and communication technology has left a print on all fields of life, including medicine and the health care system. Telemedicine is the perfect way to ensure adequate healthcare delivery to all people at any time, particularly during pandemics, regardless of any geographic or economic co...
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| description | Information and communication technology has left a print on all fields of life, including medicine and the health care system. Telemedicine is the perfect way to ensure adequate healthcare delivery to all people at any time, particularly during pandemics, regardless of any geographic or economic considerations. This article investigates the different types, categories, and benefits in addition to the barriers to telemedicine implementation, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. After a thorough review of medical literature related to telemedicine using PubMed, Google Scholar, and some other gray literature, it has been found that telemedicine has been involved in almost all medical specialties with a positive influence on healthcare delivery and medical education and research. It had a major role during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many obstacles prevent its proper application and need to be addressed carefully by the government and relevant authorities. Due to the rapidly growing population, unequal distribution of healthcare services, and social distancing of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of telemedicine has become increasingly essential. Regarding medical education and research, telemedicine facilitates the exchange of information and ideas between physicians and professionals from all over the world, bringing these various minds together on a single platform. |
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