Table 3 The use of TELEG in optimization of medication therapy, treatment plan and accessibility to healthcare services (N = 149)
Variables | Types of intervention | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Optimization of medication therapy (n = 132) | Prescribing | 21 (15.9%) |
Dose adjustment | 59 (44.7%) | |
De-scribing | 42 (31.8%) | |
Optimization of treatment plan (n = 71) | Self-care educations (Dietary intake; home exercise; COVID-19 vaccination) | 40 (56.3%) |
Referral for further treatment by physiotherapist/occupational therapist/dietitians. | 24 (33.8%) | |
Further laboratory investigation | 21 (29.6%) | |
Physical accessibility to healthcare services | Average driving distance saved (thru-fro) | 46.6Â km (\( \pm \)112.52) |
Average time saved | 127.0Â min (\( \pm \)68.38) |