Telemedicine is essential in Calabria, Italy's mountainous region, where providing timely healthcare to inhabitants is challenging. A telemedicine platform was introduced to bridge the gap, leveraging digital health technologies. The telemedicine platform for Calabria incorporates wristbands with sensors and communication technologies for continuous health monitoring of vital signs. The data is transmitted to healthcare providers in real-time, enabling proactive patient health management. This initiative exemplifies how digital health innovations can transform healthcare delivery in mountainous areas, improving accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare services.
Design of a Telemedicine Infrastructure for Rural and Remote Areas
Vizza P.;Tradigo G.;
2024-01-01
Abstract
Telemedicine is essential in Calabria, Italy's mountainous region, where providing timely healthcare to inhabitants is challenging. A telemedicine platform was introduced to bridge the gap, leveraging digital health technologies. The telemedicine platform for Calabria incorporates wristbands with sensors and communication technologies for continuous health monitoring of vital signs. The data is transmitted to healthcare providers in real-time, enabling proactive patient health management. This initiative exemplifies how digital health innovations can transform healthcare delivery in mountainous areas, improving accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare services.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
