Challenges and opportunities in implementing telemedical solutions for COPD management in the polish healthcare sector: a short communication presenting own experience
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Department of Internal Medicine, 4th Military Teaching Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland
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Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland
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Clinical Department of Pulmonology-Allergology and Internal Diseases, 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland
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Department of Funds Acquisition,, 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland
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Clinical Research Support Centre, 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland
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Department of Family Medicine, Healthcare Norway in Norway, Norway
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Centre for Research and Innovation, 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Poland
Submission date: 2024-05-10
Final revision date: 2024-06-14
Acceptance date: 2024-09-02
Publication date: 2024-11-03
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Adrianna Szalonka
Clinical Research Support Centre, 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
Wiadomości Lekarskie 2024;77(9):1808-1817
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Aim: The aim of this article is to present and discuss the conclusions of a finalized pilot project implementing telemedical solutions for COPD management within the senior population in Wrocław and the Lower Silesian Voivodeship during 2022-2023. The project aimed to analyze and summarize the implementation of telemedical solutions in the context of pulmonology in the Polish healthcare sector. It also aimed to contribute to the development of innovative strategies to improve care for individuals with COPD through the use of telemedical technologies. Materials and methods: An interdisciplinary and comprehensive pilot project in pulmonology was applied, dividing it into health, organizational, and technological areas. The steps and data collection strategy were presented, enabling the implementation of telemedical solutions among COPD patients in Poland. The implementation of telemedical solutions in COPD represented an innovative approach to improving care. Among the main goals of the project were to reduce patient waiting times, enhance disease progress monitoring, and provide access to specialized healthcare through the use of modern telemedical technologies. Various telemedical solutions were implemented, including remote monitoring of health parameters, online consultations with pulmonology specialists, and patient education on self-monitoring of symptoms. Conclusions: The analysis of the pilot project implementing telemedical solutions in the field of pulmonology in the Polish healthcare sector has shown that telemedicine can improve care for COPD patients. The project's outcomes indicate the potential for reducing patient waiting times and better monitoring of disease progression. However, these aspects require improvement and refinement, particularly in terms of systemic solutions.