etähoidon
Etähoito, or remote care, refers to the delivery of health care, consultation, and patient management at a distance through information and communication technologies. It includes various modalities designed to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and education without requiring the patient to be physically present in a health care facility.
Modalities include synchronous video or telephone consultations, asynchronous secure messaging, mobile apps for symptom tracking, and
Applications are wide, with chronic disease management (such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease), post-discharge follow-up, elder
Benefits include increased access, convenience for patients in rural or underserved areas, potential reductions in travel
Implementation requires secure, compliant platforms, consent and privacy protections, standardized workflows, and appropriate reimbursement policies. Evidence