The Equal Distribution of Access to Health Services Through Telemedicine: Applications and Challenges
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equal distribution of access to healthcare, telemedicine, Indonesia, technology infrastructure, challengesAbstract
The distribution of access to healthcare in Indonesia is a major challenge due to the vast geography and disparity between urban and rural areas. Telemedicine uses information and communication technology to provide remote healthcare services, addressing this challenge. This study reviews the application of telemedicine to equitable access to healthcare in Indonesia through an analysis of related literature. The results show that telemedicine overcomes geographical barriers and limited infrastructure, enabling access to services in remote areas. Telemedicine also reduces the burden of travel and costs, improving equity in access. However, technological infrastructure and data privacy challenges need to be addressed. The digital divide between the younger and older generations must be addressed with intensive education and mentoring. Collaboration between the government, healthcare providers, and stakeholders is required for the effective and sustainable implementation of telemedicine in healthcare access equity in Indonesia.
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