Telehealth for COVID-19: A Conceptual Framework

Area of Science:

• Healthcare technology
• Public health
• Pandemic response

Background:

• The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented significant challenges to global healthcare systems.
• Social distancing emerged as a critical preventive measure against disease transmission.
• Telehealth offers a solution for remote healthcare access, crucial during crises.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a conceptual telehealth framework to address the COVID-19 crisis.
• To identify critical issues and influencing factors for telehealth implementation in healthcare.
• To explore the potential of telehealth as an emergency response system.

Main Methods:

• Development of a conceptual telehealth framework.
• Analysis of critical issues and influencing factors for telehealth adoption.
• Integration of artificial intelligence and data science for system regulation.

Main Results:

• The proposed framework utilizes AI and data science for efficient telehealth management.
• Identified critical issues and influencing factors are crucial for successful telehealth deployment.
• Prearrangements like funding, training, and staff endorsement are essential.

Conclusions:

• Telehealth is a vital tool for managing health conditions remotely, especially during pandemics.
• The proposed framework and identified factors can guide future telehealth development and pandemic preparedness.
• Telehealth implementation can support frontline workers and enhance healthcare system resilience.