Grewal Nimrat, Idhrees Mohammed, Velayudhan Bashi, Klautz Robert J M, Grewal Simran
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, 1105AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 Leiden, The Netherlands.
J Clin Med. 2024 Jun 5;13(11):3327. doi: 10.3390/jcm13113327.
Thoracic aortopathy includes conditions like aortic aneurysms and dissections, posing significant management challenges. In India, care delivery is complicated by geographic vastness, financial constraints, and healthcare resource disparities. Telemedicine and digital health technologies offer promising solutions. A comprehensive review of literature and clinical experiences was conducted to explore the implementation of remote care strategies for thoracic aortopathy in India. The review included studies from 2000 to 2023 and insights from cardiothoracic specialists. Remote care benefits include improved access to specialized expertise, enhanced patient engagement, and optimized resource utilization. Telemedicine enables consultations without travel, and remote monitoring facilitates early intervention. However, challenges like technology integration, digital literacy, patient engagement, privacy concerns, and regulatory compliance need addressing. Telemedicine offers significant advantages but requires overcoming challenges to ensure effective, secure care. Careful planning for technology integration, patient education, robust privacy measures, and supportive regulatory policies are essential. Addressing these issues can bridge the healthcare access gap and improve outcomes in India's diverse landscape.
胸主动脉疾病包括主动脉瘤和主动脉夹层等病症，带来了重大的管理挑战。在印度，由于地域广阔、经济限制和医疗资源差异，医疗服务的提供变得复杂。远程医疗和数字健康技术提供了有前景的解决方案。我们对文献和临床经验进行了全面回顾，以探索印度胸主动脉疾病远程护理策略的实施情况。该回顾纳入了2000年至2023年的研究以及心胸外科专家的见解。远程护理的益处包括更容易获得专业知识、提高患者参与度以及优化资源利用。远程医疗使患者无需出行就能进行会诊，远程监测有助于早期干预。然而，技术整合、数字素养、患者参与度、隐私问题和法规遵从性等挑战需要解决。远程医疗具有显著优势，但需要克服挑战以确保提供有效、安全的护理。精心规划技术整合、患者教育、强有力的隐私保护措施和支持性的监管政策至关重要。解决这些问题可以弥合印度多样化环境中的医疗服务获取差距并改善治疗结果。
