Volume : 11, Issue : 11, November – 2024
Title:
THE ROLE OF AMBULANCE-BASED TELEMEDICINE IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors :
Abdulaziz Elaiwi Alzuabi, Mohammed Olaywi N Alzabyi, Fawaz Rafe Mareq Almotery , Atallah Hanif AL- Anazi, Maged Malfi Al shammariy, Abdullah Juraybia Alharbi
Abstract :
Ambulance-based telemedicine has emerged as a pivotal innovation in prehospital emergency care, offering the potential to dramatically enhance patient outcomes. This systematic review aims to assess the role of telemedicine technologies in ambulances, focusing on their effectiveness, implementation challenges, and future directions. We systematically searched multiple databases for studies published in the last decade, adhering to predefined eligibility criteria. Our analysis synthesizes findings from various studies, highlighting significant improvements in patient management, diagnosis accuracy, and treatment times facilitated by telemedicine. Despite its benefits, the integration of telemedicine into emergency medical services faces technical, regulatory, and training-related challenges. The review concludes with recommendations for practice and areas for future research, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and further empirical studies to validate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of ambulance-based telemedicine.
Keywords: Ambulance-based Telemedicine, Prehospital Emergency Care, Systematic Review, Emergency Medical Services, Telehealth, Patient Outcomes, Technology in Healthcare
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Abdulaziz Elaiwi Alzuabi et al., The Role Of Ambulance-Based Telemedicine In Prehospital Emergency Care: A Systematic Review..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (11).
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