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It is not unusual to come across new terms and technologies nowadays. Undoubtedly, technology has made our lives a bed of roses, but still there occur unexpected situations that make everyone realize that there is still a long way to go in the field of science and research. One such recent unprecedented occurring is COVID-19 or Corona Virus which has brought immense change in our lifestyles and work cultures. Out of all possible work sectors available in the world, the most important one in times of such a pandemic is the Health Sector.
Imagine how tough it would be for a soldier if we ask him to fight a war without any weapon but just a shield. Yes, that’s exactly the situation of worthy doctors while fighting with COVID-19 as there is no specific vaccine or medicine for its cure. So, the best our doctors and nurses can do is to safeguard themselves by wearing recommended kits and masks and gloves, and still take care of all the patients either infected with or exposed to Corona Virus. It won’t be enough to salute and appreciate the efforts of the Health Sector, but to do our part, we must share the ways with which they are helping the people globally so that their hard work can reach masses extensively and lead to better outcomes.
In order to render their services to maximum possible people, doctors are using the advanced method of Telehealth which is a wider term of Telemedicine. Telehealth is a term associated with broader services of remote health care which is a blessing for one and all, especially during this state of lockdown when visiting a healthcare representative is not quite possible, and not recommended as well unless it is an emergency.
Telehealth has emerged as one of the most crucial components of healthcare issues. Some of the most significant advantages of telehealth are:
• Ease of access to healthcare
Patients who live in remote areas or far away from health centers can obtain clinical advice from experts more easily and in very less time. Simultaneously, hospitals which are situated in remote areas can provide their services easily to the patients.
• Cost-effective method
The costly visits to hospitals can be avoided with telehealth hence reducing the cost of treatment by a huge margin. Home monitoring programs are an integral part of telehealth. Moreover, patients who have been diagnosed or treated earlier can be treated and monitored at home, thus leading to less costly follow-ups and treatments.
• Quick delivery of solutions
It is not an easy task these days to drive on busy roads and move from one place to another, especially when a bit of urgent advice is needed on sensitive issues such as that of healthcare. Connecting to a doctor via phone call or video call and taking his/her expert opinion while sitting at your own home solves the issues more easily and quickly.
- Improved health outcomes
It has been observed that Telehealth supported Intensive Care Units (ICUs) have reduced complications, mortality rates, and hospital stays of patients. - Lesser shortages of Healthcare providers
Just like the patients get quick treatment, similarly, it becomes easier for the specialists as well to treat more patients in the same amount of time with the help of Telehealth technology. Furthermore, shortages of nurses can also be dealt with easily by using Telehealth technology. - Improvement in administrative productivity
The unexpected absence of a specialist can be avoided when he/she is available via the website for the purpose of consultation and medicinal advisory. This helps to maintain efficiency and productivity in the organizational structure.
With enormous advantages and minimal drawbacks, Telehealth has come up as an alternative for personal visits to clinics and hospitals. Corona Virus and other related SARS diseases are extremely difficult to control if the movement of the public is not restricted. However, such restrictions also lead to issues such as lack of easy availability of healthcare services, thus maximizing the burden on Telehealth services.
The extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak has occurred is frightening, and doctors are the ones spending maximum time with the infected patients, thus being exposed to the danger far more than anyone else. The capability of Telehealth technology comes up as a savior in this regard as the doctors do not need to come in contact with the patients all the time, rather continuous monitoring can be done while the patients are still in isolation instead of being in physical contact with the nurses or the specialists.
Although there is a huge scarcity in Telehealth solutions for the time being for the pandemic of COVID-19, mainly because of only a handful of experts, yet its importance cannot be ignored considering the mountainous benefits in the long term. With the help of some significant Telehealth functions such as audio/video consultation, digital scheduling and management, online billing and payment, secure information sharing, and e-prescriptions, the patients and the specialists both gain multiple benefits as already discussed earlier. Also, with growing COVID-19 syndromes in all sorts of age-groups whether children or the elders, the need for Telehealth solutions becomes even more important.
Our Role As Web/App Developers
In order to build and maintain a Telehealth app and website, the following features need to be integrated within the website in order to make it useful for one and all:
- Content Management and Updates
- Database of Patients and Their Health Issues
- Database of Doctors and Their Availability
- Individual Sections for Doctors of Different Specialities
- Integrated Section for Blogs/Articles
- Integrated Payment Gateways (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, etc.)
- Integrated Tools For Email Marketing
- Relevant Images And illustrations
- Integration of Social Media Handles
- SEO-Friendly Pages and Content
We, at Omninos Solutions, provide all sorts of Web and App services in a variety of professions. Our team of experts conducts meetings to discuss the constructional and promotional strategies and only after finalizing a concrete plan, we move ahead with the execution of the same thus bringing exceptional outcomes.
Our team is just a few clicks away. Contact Us at info@omninos.com and we would be glad to serve.
