• Hu Zhao, Zhichao Zhang, and Jie Tang.
• Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China.
• Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Sep 6; 103 (36): e39614e39614.

BackgroundThe advancement of digital technology, particularly telemedicine, has become crucial in improving healthcare access in rural areas. By integrating cloud computing and mHealth technologies, Internet-based Collaborative Outpatient Clinics offer a promising solution to overcome the limitations of traditional healthcare delivery in underserved communities.MethodsA trial was conducted in 4 counties of Changzhi City in Shanxi Province, China. The system extended to 495 rural communities and served over 5000 rural residents. Deep learning algorithms were employed to analyze medical data patterns to increase the accuracy of diagnoses and the quality of personalized treatment recommendations.ResultsAfter the implementation of the system, there was a significant improvement in the satisfaction levels of rural residents regarding medical services; the accuracy of medical consultations increased by 30%, and the convenience of medical access improved by 50%. There was also a notable enhancement in overall health management. Satisfaction rates among healthcare professionals and rural inhabitants were over 90% and 85%, respectively, indicating that the system has had a significant positive impact on the quality of health-care services.ConclusionThe study confirms the feasibility of implementing telemedicine services in rural areas and offers evidence and an operational framework for promoting innovative healthcare models on a large scale.Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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