澳大利亚农村的远程保健使用量猛增200%以上,解决了严重的GP短缺问题。 Rural Australia sees telehealth use surge by over 200%, addressing severe GP shortages.

澳大利亚农村地区,如Albury-Wodonga和Wagga Wagga等,由于全科医生严重短缺,越来越依赖远程保健。 Rural areas in Australia, like Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga, are increasingly relying on telehealth due to severe shortages of general practitioners. 与城市相比,这些区域只有60%的全科医生劳动力,导致诊所关闭和长时间等待。 These regions have only 60% of the GP workforce compared to cities, leading to clinic closures and long wait times. 远程保健的使用激增,自2020年以来,预约增加了200%以上,提供了即时接入,并降低了无显示率。 Telehealth use has surged, with appointments growing by over 200% since 2020, providing immediate access and reducing no-show rates. 它特别帮助妇女和慢性病患者,改进了精神保健和治疗。 It has particularly helped women and those with chronic illnesses, improving mental health care and treatment adherence. 然而,数字鸿沟的挑战依然存在。 However, digital divide challenges persist.