The Australian journal of rural health
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Aust J Rural Health · Oct 2014
ReviewRapid review of applications of e-health and remote monitoring for rural residents.
E-health is increasingly being identified as a cost-effective method to deliver health services and remote monitoring in rural and remote areas. There is a paucity of research that identifies successful implementation of e-health and remote monitoring in rural communities. ⋯ E-health has the potential to increase access to services in rural and remote communities. The evidence shows that it is as safe, effective and reliable as most conventional methods for interacting with patients while enabling people to stay within their own communities.