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Perspectives on Neuroscience
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Telemedicine and neurosciences.

Krishnan Ganapathy1

  • 1Department of Telemedicine, Apollo Main Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Neurology India
|May 17, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Telemedicine, powered by Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is crucial for addressing the global shortage of neurologists and neurosurgeons. This technology enables remote consultations, enhancing healthcare access in underserved areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosciences
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • There is a significant global and Indian shortage of neurologists and neurosurgeons.
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has advanced significantly, with accessible and sophisticated video conferencing tools.
  • The healthcare industry has been slow to adopt ICT for extending clinical reach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current applications of telemedicine in various neurosciences subspecialties.
  • To examine the development of clinical telemedicine in India, focusing on neurosciences.
  • To highlight the potential of telemedicine in improving neuro-healthcare services.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review summarizing current telemedicine use in neurosciences.
  • Analysis of the growth and development of clinical telemedicine in India within neurosciences.

Main Results:

  • Telemedicine is increasingly being accepted and incorporated into neurosciences healthcare delivery.
  • ICT advancements are making remote consultations feasible and effective.
  • Virtual consultations can effectively substitute for in-person visits.

Conclusions:

  • Telemedicine is essential for overcoming geographical barriers and specialist shortages in neurosciences.
  • The integration of telemedicine into neurosciences is inevitable and will enhance patient care.
  • Clinicians can effectively advocate for telemedicine adoption by highlighting its efficacy in remote patient management.
Keywords:
Neurology and telemedicinetelehealth in neurological sciencestelemedicine and neurosciences

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