Telemedicine: Healthcare Transformation in the Digital Era for Rural Communities
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https://doi.org/10.63347/oj.v1i1.4Keywords:
Telemedicine, Digital Health Services, Rural Areas, Technology Infrastructure, Adoption of Health TechnologyAbstract
This study aims to explore the implementation of telemedicine as a solution for health service transformation in rural areas of Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, the study was conducted in two remote villages in Sumatra and involved in-depth interviews with medical personnel, telemedicine users, and employees of telemedicine service providers. The results show that telemedicine has a positive impact on improving access and quality of health services, especially in handling non-critical cases that do not require direct consultation. However, the challenges faced are the limitations of telecommunication infrastructure and low public understanding of digital technology. Therefore, this study emphasizes the importance of the government's role in improving technological infrastructure and expanding education programs about telemedicine in rural areas. This study makes an important contribution in identifying the factors influencing the adoption of telemedicine and offers policy recommendations to expand the implementation of telemedicine as a long-term solution to address inequality in health access in Indonesia.
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