Chronic disease patients are often under a lot of stress. They may have to manage their condition, as well as multiple other responsibilities in their lives. Telemedicine is very beneficial to these patients.
They may also be dealing with physical pain and other symptoms. These make it difficult for them to manage these responsibilities. That’s where tele medicine comes in!
In this article we explore how telemedicine is improving the lives of patients with chronic diseases.
1 – Health management:
People with chronic disease often have to follow strict treatment plans to manage their symptoms. Sometimes these treatments can be hard to manage alone at home.
While some people need checkups every few weeks to monitor their blood sugar levels or blood pressure levels, others may need weekly injections or monthly pills to treat their condition. Telemedicine is helpful here.
2 – Remote support:
In order for chronic disease patients to live well with their conditions, they need support from family members, friends, and healthcare professionals. This support can come in many forms: through phone calls or text messages; online sessions with doctors who connect remotely with their patients through video chat services like Skype or FaceTime (for example).
3 – Ongoing communication:
They also allow for communication between patients and doctors without having to worry about missing important information due to language barriers or other factors such as a lack of transportation options available in certain communities where people live.
4 – Privacy:
Online sessions can be especially helpful because they allow patients to stay at home instead of having to go out into public places. They may not feel comfortable being seen by others due to their condition (like during an asthma attack).
In this sense: the patient doesn’t need to worry about being judged based on how they look physically (because there will be no one else present). This can be particularly useful to protect the privacy of people living with chronic diseases. Especially those who need regular check-ups with their doctor but have difficulty getting to appointments due to pain or mobility issues.
The Bottom Line on Telemedicine
Technology is increasingly available to people. And as time goes on, more people will have access to technologies that are beneficial for their health.
This offers a number of advantages, such as keeping patients informed and involved in their own care. Overall, this is a positive trend for improving the quality of life for many people. This is as long as good policies are put into place.
Author bio-
Dr. Lorie Poston is a nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in medicine. She is a dual board certified as a Family and an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care nurse practitioner. She now operates Telehealth Care Florida