Abstract
This chapter describes how different types of telemedicine can be used to increase self-management of individuals with chronic health conditions. Based on a number of systematic literature reviews, the potential benefits of telemedicine for individuals with diabetes, COPD, and heart failure are presented. Because telemedicine in many countries are considered a strategic solution to the demographic challenges that the healthcare systems are facing, the chapter also includes a presentation of the model for assessment of telemedicine (MAST) framework for assessing new telemedicine solutions, as well as recommendations for outcome assessment and methods for data collection. This information is provided for the potential benefit of managers and healthcare professionals in order to determine which telemedicine services could be used by their local healthcare systems for improving self-management of individuals with chronic health conditions.
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