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Teleconsultation, a remote health service, offers improved access and efficiency but faces challenges like the digital divide. Building trust and enhancing training are key to overcoming obstacles for successful implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health
  • Telemedicine

Background:

  • Teleconsultation utilizes information and communication technologies for remote healthcare.
  • Despite its use in Spain, empirical evidence on teleconsultation remains limited.
  • Specific practical and communication skills are necessary for effective teleconsultation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the applicability of teleconsultation.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators of teleconsultation adoption.
  • To outline future challenges and research needs for teleconsultation.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory analysis of teleconsultation applicability.
  • Identification of barriers and facilitators.
  • Discussion of future challenges and research directions.

Main Results:

  • Teleconsultation can enhance healthcare access, saving time and costs for patients and professionals.
  • Key challenges include the digital divide and resistance to change.
  • Gaining patient and professional trust and improving training are crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Teleconsultation holds significant potential for healthcare delivery.
  • Addressing challenges requires trust-building and enhanced skills training.
  • Further research on safety and cost-effectiveness is essential for widespread adoption.