Challenges and opportunities in implementing telemedical solutions for COPD management in the polish healthcare sector: a short communication presenting own experience
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Aim: The aim of this article is to present and discuss the conclusions of a fi nalized pilot project implementing telemedical solutions for COPD management within the senior population in Wrocław and the Lower Silesian Voivodeship during 2022-2023. It also aimed to contribute to the development of innovative strategies to improve care for individuals with COPD through the use of telemedical technologies. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: An interdisciplinary and comprehensive pilot project in pulmonology was applied, dividing it into health, organizational, and tech-nological areas. The steps and data collection strategy were presented, enabling the implementation of telemedical solutions among COPD patients in Poland. RESULTS: Results: The implementation of telemedical solutions in COPD represented an innovative approach to improving care. Among the main goals of the project were to reduce patient waiting times, enhance disease progress monitoring, and provide access to specialized healthcare through the use of modern telemedical technologies. Various telemedical solutions were implemented, including remote monitoring of health parameters, online consultations with pulmonology specialists, and patient education on self-monitoring of symptoms. The fi nal summary of the materials collected within the described methodology allowed for a holistic view of the implementation of telemedicine in pulmonary healthcare in Poland, using the discussed pilot project as an example. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The analysis of the pilot project implementing telemedical solutions in the fi eld of pulmonology in the Polish healthcare sector has shown that telemedicine can improve care for COPD patients. The project's outcomes indicate the potential for reducing patient waiting times and better monitoring of disease progression. However, these aspects require improvement and ref i nement, particularly in terms of systemic solutions.
Source: Wiadomości Lekarskie
DOI: 10.36740/wlek/192865
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4404461019