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Telehealth

At VAAYU, we understand that distance can be a deterrent between you and your health. The long wait times in traffic, multiple visits to the doctor to collect and review certain reports, the cost involved with travelling are all practical, yet undiscussed issues.Telehealth is the use of telecommunications and information technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. This can include video conferencing, phone calls, and secure messaging. Telehealth has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it offers a number of benefits for both patients and providers.

Benefits of Telehealth for patient

For patients, telehealth offers a number of benefits, including:

  • Convenience: Telehealth can be accessed from the comfort of your own home, which can save you time and money on travel.
  • Accessibility: Telehealth can make healthcare more accessible to people who live in rural areas or who have difficulty traveling.
  • Reduced wait times: Telehealth appointments can often be scheduled more quickly than in-person appointments.
  • Improved communication: Telehealth can improve communication between patients and providers, as it allows for more face-to-face interaction.
  • Increased patient satisfaction: Studies have shown that patients are generally satisfied with tele-health services.

The importance of Telehealth in respiratory health

For example, a patient with asthma can use telehealth to connect with their doctor to discuss their symptoms, adjust their medication, and learn how to use their inhaler properly. A patient with COPD can use telehealth to connect with a respiratory therapist to learn how to perform breathing exercises and manage their oxygen therapy. And a patient with sleep apnea can use telehealth to connect with a sleep specialist to get a diagnosis and treatment plan.

While telehealth offers many benefits, it also has some limitations. These include:

  • Technology challenges: Telehealth requires the use of technology, and there can be challenges with internet access, video quality, and security.
  • Patient-provider relationship: Telehealth can sometimes make it difficult to build a strong patient-provider relationship. This is because the provider does not have the opportunity to see the patient in person and assess their physical condition.
  • Certain conditions do require a proper in-person assessment and a virtual consultation may not be enough.

At VAAYU, we are dedicated about your health, and work continuously to stay in touch with you.