A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGIES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Abstract

This comprehensive review explores telemedicine technologies' past, present, and future. Telemedicine has evolved significantly, providing healthcare services and exchanging medical information remotely. The historical overview traces its roots from early experiments to its current state, marked by advanced technology, diverse applications, and increased adoption, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Emerging technologies like AI, VR, IoT, and blockchain promise to revolutionize telemedicine, enhancing diagnostics, patient monitoring, and personalized treatment. Potential applications range from chronic disease management to tele-ICUs and global health initiatives. To maximize telemedicine's benefits, healthcare providers, technology developers, policymakers, and researchers are offered recommendations. Telemedicine's potential to transform healthcare delivery is profound, fostering accessibility, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. While challenges exist, addressing them will help create a future where telemedicine is central to delivering equitable and patient-centred healthcare. Keywords: Telemedicine, Healthcare Technology, Remote Healthcare, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Access, Telehealth Trends.