Analysis of telemedicine service delivery in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey examining practices and perspectives of healthcare providers

Karim, Mahek; Saeed Khurram, Sara; Aga, Iffat Zafar; Muzzamil, Muhammad; Hashmi, Shahkamal; Saeed, Mishal; Shafique, Kashif

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101607

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“…As a result, one doctor recommended utilizing the “Sehat Kahani Telemedicine System,” and we followed their advice. The Sehat Kahani telemedicine system and mobile health application offer teleconsultation services in Pakistan ( 62 ). The purposive sampling was preferred because responders knew little about the occurrence ( 63 ).…”

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Enhancing telehealth services development in Pakistani healthcare sectors through examining various medical service quality characteristics

Saifullah,

Ma,

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionThe telehealth service increased attention both during and after the Covid-19 outbreak. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of research in developing countries, including Pakistan. Hence, the objective of this study was to examine telehealth service quality dimensions to promote the telehealth behavior intention and sustainable growth of telehealth in Pakistan.MethodsThis study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design. Data were collected from doctors who were delivering telehealth services through a well-designed questionnaire. To examine the hypothesis of the study, we employed the Smart PLS structural equation modeling program, namely version 0.4.ResultsThe study findings indicate that medical service quality, affordability, information quality, waiting time, and safety have a positive impact on the intention to engage in telehealth behavior. Furthermore, the adoption of telehealth behavior has a significant favorable effect on the actual utilization of telehealth services, which in turn has a highly good impact on sustainable development.ConclusionThe study determined that telehealth services effectively decrease the amount of time and money spent on travel, while still offering convenient access to healthcare. Furthermore, telehealth has the potential to revolutionize payment methods, infrastructure, and staffing in the healthcare industry. Implementing a well-structured telehealth service model can yield beneficial results for a nation and its regulatory efforts in the modern age of technology.

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