eng The Journal of Telemedicine 2024-09-16 1 3 43 44 21 Atefeh Paghe 0 Somayeh Paydar 1 Zahra Daeechini 2 Hossein Valizadeh_laktarashi 0 amirhossein daeechini 3 Department of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Science, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran. Department of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. https://tjtmed.com/index.php/tjt/article/view/21 eng The Journal of Telemedicine 2024-09-16 1 3 36 42 20 Fatemeh Amiri 0 Fatemeh Hayati Hayati 1 Asieh Aref 1 Saghar babadi 0 Fereshte amini 0 Zahra Ababzadeh 0 Atena golabi 0 HOMEIRA RASHIDI 0 Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Chronic Renal Failure Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. During critical situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of medical staff not only impacts the mortality of coronavirus patients but also contributes to delayed diagnoses of other life-threatening disorders like cancer. This study aimed to compare death rates and outcomes in patients with COVID-19 admitted to Intensive Care Units through remote and in-person consultations, and Conducted at Razi Hospital in Ahvaz, the cross-sectional study analyzed patient records from ICU admissions in August and September 2020, dividing them into case and control groups. Internal medicine residents provided remote consultations based on requests from attending specialists in other hospitals. Of the 58 patients included, the Remote Consultation group had significantly shorter wait times for clinical consultation (2.6 vs. 4 hours, p=0.002). There were no differences in waiting times for writing orders or death rates between the groups (p=0.9 and p=0.7, respectively). Medication usage also showed no significant variance. Remote healthcare offers benefits like long-term cost-effectiveness, reduced healthcare facility strain, shorter outpatient clinic wait times, and minimized exposure risks during pandemics like COVID-19. https://tjtmed.com/index.php/tjt/article/view/20 eng The Journal of Telemedicine 2024-09-16 1 3 33 35 19 Masoumeh Khedri 0 Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Science, Jundishapur University Of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran https://tjtmed.com/index.php/tjt/article/view/19 eng The Journal of Telemedicine 2024-09-16 1 3 24 32 18 Nastaran Jafarian 0 Saeed Kassaeian 1 Ali Fakhr-Movahedi 2 Seifollah Alaei 3 Majid Mirmohammadkhani 4 Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan, Iran. Nursing Care Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran, and Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of nursing and Midwifery, Semnan University of Medical Sciences Semnan, Iran. Nursing Care Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. This descriptive-analytical study aimed to assess the health literacy status among mothers and their preferred sources of health information in 2023. Study carried out on 330 mothers attending comprehensive health service centers (CHC) in Semnan County to monitor the health of their two-year-old children. Data collection tools included demographic information, the Iranian Adults Health Literacy (HELIA) questionnaire, and a checklist regarding health information sources. The data were organized and analyzed using SPSS25 with appropriate statistical tests. The mean age of the mothers was 32.5 ± 5.5 years. Approximately 43% held a Bachelor's degree, 69% were housewives, and 31% were employed. The overall average health literacy score was 68.39%, with the highest score in the access sub-domain (75.36%) and the lowest in the evaluation sub-domain (38.69%). Healthcare providers (44.2%) and the internet and social media (32.7%) were the most utilized sources for obtaining health information. The health literacy status of mothers was relatively favorable. Mothers' reliance on healthcare providers to receive appropriate health information is logical and meanwhile internet and social media plays critical role in health information and can be account as e learning source. However, it needs to enhance access and use of accurate and reliable information. https://tjtmed.com/index.php/tjt/article/view/18 eng The Journal of Telemedicine 2024-09-16 1 3 16 23 17 Zeynab Naseri 0 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0713-4912 Amirhossein Daeechini 1 https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2208-953X Sadegh Sharafi 2 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9549-2305 Hossein Valizadeh Laktarashi 3 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9066-9597 Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran Department of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Department of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Telemedicine, defined as the use of telecommunication technologies to provide healthcare services remotely, has significantly evolved over the past few decades. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of telemedicine's development, current applications, benefits, challenges, and potential to shape the future of healthcare delivery. A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Keywords used in the search included "telemedicine," "telehealth," "remote healthcare," "digital health," and "virtual care." The search was limited to articles published between 2014 and 2024. Additionally, reference lists of relevant articles were reviewed to identify further sources. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 20 articles were selected for detailed analysis. The review found that telemedicine has significantly improved healthcare access, particularly in remote and underserved areas. It has enhanced patient engagement and convenience, leading to higher satisfaction rates. However, several challenges remain, including technological barriers, regulatory and licensing issues, inconsistent reimbursement policies, and resistance to adoption among patients and providers. Future trends indicate a growing integration of artificial intelligence, wearable technology, and personalized medicine in telemedicine practices. Telemedicine is transforming healthcare delivery by making it more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered. https://tjtmed.com/index.php/tjt/article/view/17 eng The Journal of Telemedicine 2024-09-16 1 3 1 15 16 Zahra Kamali 0 Ahmad Azizi 1 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1163-7624 Siamak Zarei Ghanevati 2 Samira Hasanzadeh 3 School of Allied Medical Science, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Science, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Research Center, Khatam Al Anbia Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Department of Optometry, Faculty of Paramedicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Razavi Khorasan, Iran. Self-care methods for patients with corneal transplants are very important. Currently, traditional self-care guidelines have limitations. Determining the minimal dataset for a self-care educational system is essential to improve the quality of content and services provided to corneal transplant patients. This study aimed to determine the necessary dataset for a corneal transplant educational system. This applied research study was conducted using a descriptive-developmental approach in 2022-2023. In the first stage, the researchers identified the clinical-educational content required, and the questionnaire's content validity and face validity were evaluated by six ophthalmologists and ten faculty members of the Department of Health Information Technology and Medical Informatics. The reliability of the questionnaire was calculated using Cronbach's alpha with SPSS software version 26. Among the elements surveyed, those with a mean score above 3.5 were selected as essential data elements, and those with a mean score between 2.5 and 3.5 were selected as desirable data elements. The minimal dataset for a self-care educational system was presented in four sections: demographic data elements, clinical data elements, educational data elements, and functional and technical requirements. A proposed model for an electronic educational system can be developed based on the results.   https://tjtmed.com/index.php/tjt/article/view/16