Abstract
Purpose: Introduction: Technological-based solutions for healthcare specialities have become favourable worldwide, and digital healthcare is revolutionising the medical arena. However, we need to find out whether and how it is going to help patients. One innovation in healthcare is to change outpatient care using technology so that patients can be seen, diagnosed and managed with fewer hospital visits. Telemedicine allows patients to consult with healthcare providers from their own homes, thus eliminating geographical barriers and reducing the need for in-person visits enhancing sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. It has been shown that telemedicine can significantly improve patient satisfaction, access to care, and clinical outcomes (Ammenwerth, & de Keizer, 2020; Bashshue et al., 2011). The ‘Virtual Lucy platform’ is an innovative pathway designed to find the best possible solutions that will have the highest productivity and efficiency levels for the NHS, clinicians and patients and encompasses the aforementioned health technologies (Virtual Lucy, 2023).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 101587 |
| Journal | Physiotherapy |
| Volume | 126 |
| Issue number | Supplement 1 |
| Early online date | 27 Mar 2025 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2025 |