The Permanente Journal: The Impact of Digital Health Solutions on Bridging the Health Care Gap in Rural Areas
Digital health tools can improve health care access and outcomes for individuals with limited access to health care, particularly those residing in rural areas. This review highlighted advantages and barriers of digital health interventions in rural populations. The advantages included increased access to health care practitioners through teleconsultations, improved health care outcomes through remote monitoring, better disease management through mobile health applications and wearable devices, and enhanced access to specialized care and preventive programs.