Bridging gaps in preventive healthcare: Telehealth and digital innovations for rural communities

Simeon Ayo-Oluwa Ajayi, Olayemi Oluwatosin Akanji, O.D. Akinwale, Aisha Katsina Isa, Philip Bitrus Kaya, Onyeka Mary Ukpoju-Ebonyi, Jean-Marie Akor Ebonyi · 2024 · World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

Summary. Telehealth and digital innovations significantly improve healthcare access in rural communities by bridging gaps between urban and rural care. A systematic review of 11 studies from 2021–2024 found that telehealth adoption, supported by AI and digital tools, enhances preventive healthcare education and awareness programs. Despite infrastructure and technology barriers, these innovations deliver positive outcomes and promote health equity for underserved rural populations.

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Ajayi, S. A., Akanji, O. O., Akinwale, O., Isa, A. K., Kaya, P. B., Ukpoju-Ebonyi, O. M., & Ebonyi, J. A.. (2024). Bridging gaps in preventive healthcare: Telehealth and digital innovations for rural communities. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3984

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DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3984
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: rural-healthcare, broadband-and-digital
Added: 2026-04-28