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Telemedicine Efficiency in Hospital-Based Settings: A Literature Review with Implications for Albania

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hospital-based telemedicine expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating notable benefits—particularly in small and rural hospitals. However, evidence on its efficiency and cost-effectiveness remains limited. A literature review was conducted through a structured PubMed search strategy to identify relevant studies. The findings indicate that hospital-based telemedicine can be efficient but such outcomes depend on its careful adaptation to the disease area, medical specialty, and type of hospital setting. In Albania, hospital-based telemedicine should be further adapted and expanded, with decision-makers focusing on sustainable models aligned with institutional capacities and clinical priorities.

Source: International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health

DOI: 10.55640/ijmsdh-11-08-10

Author: Edlira Bode

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413352303

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