[Telemedicine and Digital Technologies in Neurological Intractable Diseases]

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Digital Health
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Background:

• Management of intractable neurological diseases faces structural barriers, including specialist maldistribution and the chronic nature of these conditions.
• Limited access to specialized care impacts patient outcomes, particularly in aging populations and during public health crises.
• Telemedicine and telehealth are emerging as crucial tools to bridge these access gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of telemedicine and telehealth in enhancing access to specialized neurological care.
• To examine how digital technologies and artificial intelligence can transform the management of neurological diseases.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on telemedicine, telehealth, and digital health in neurological disease management.
• Analysis of the impact of information-communication technologies on remote patient monitoring and data-driven evaluation.
• Discussion of the potential integration of artificial intelligence in providing continuous, proactive, and personalized care.

Main Results:

• Telemedicine and telehealth demonstrate significant potential to overcome geographical and logistical barriers in accessing neurological specialists.
• Digital and information-communication technologies facilitate remote monitoring and data collection, enabling more informed clinical decisions.
• Artificial intelligence integration promises to revolutionize neurological care through enhanced personalization and proactive management strategies.

Conclusions:

• Telemedicine and telehealth are vital for improving access to specialized neurological services.
• Digital advancements, including AI, are poised to create a more efficient, personalized, and proactive approach to managing intractable neurological diseases.