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This study examines the rapid adoption of telemedicine in Indonesia, focusing on its impact on managing chronic and rare diseases during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 26, 2026Open Access

Telemedicine adoption for managing chronic and rare diseases in Indonesia during and beyond the COVID-19 Era: qualitative study

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CPChristine Gracia PratamaUniversität Hamburg RNRima NurliantiUniversität Hamburg CHCornelius HerstattLeuphana University of Lüneburg

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Qualitative study finds telemedicine enhances chronic disease management in Indonesia, highlighting benefits and challenges ahead.

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This study examines the rapid adoption of telemedicine in Indonesia, focusing on its impact on managing chronic and rare diseases during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted a qualitative study using semistructured interviews
Included physicians from various medical specialties and patients with autoimmune diseases
Employed a systematic multistage recruitment process
Analyzed data inductively to identify themes
Telemedicine adoption was minimal before the COVID-19 pandemic, with many physicians noting its absence before 2015.
The pandemic spurred significant adoption of telemedicine for patient consultations and follow-ups.
Post-pandemic, telemedicine remains valuable for managing chronic diseases, especially in remote areas.
Key themes included integration into routine care, increased accessibility, cost savings, and limitations due to lack of physical exams.

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Pratama et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cc75fdc3bde448917c0c https://doi.org/10.15480/882.16908

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Telemedicine adoption for managing chronic and rare diseases in Indonesia during and beyond the COVID-19 Era: qualitative study

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