Quaderni IRCrES 19. Cap.2
Capitolo 2
Telemedicina in Italia: un’analisi quantitativa sulla diffusione dei servizi sanitari a distanza
Telemedicine in Italy: A quantitative analysis of the spread of remote healthcare services
Sonia Gobbo
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Facoltà di Scienze Politiche e Sociali, Laurea Magistrale in Politiche Pubbliche, curriculum Modelli e strumenti per la gestione del welfare e dello sviluppo sostenibile (MOST), Largo A. Gemelli 1, 20123 Milano, Italia
corresponding author: sonia.gobbo01@icatt.it
Abstract
The aging of the population and the resulting increase in chronic diseases inevitably necessitate a re-evaluation of the healthcare system. Technological advancements can play a pivotal role in this transformation. Indeed, new technologies have become so embedded in our daily lives that, in recent decades, they have also become integrated into healthcare systems. Telehealth stands as a tangible example of this ongoing digitalization of healthcare. But how widely is telehealth adopted in Italian regions? To what extent does this adoption relate to digital skills? Employing a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2019 as a starting point, an attempt was made to address these questions. Among the most noteworthy findings are those related to funding, which are notably limited and, consequently, not very impactful. Conversely, GDP per capita emerges as a significant influencing factor. Therefore, for telehealth implementation, this analysis suggests that it is desirable to implement public policies that can both strengthen funding and leverage individuals’ income.
Keywords: telehealth, new technologies, ageing, Italian regions, spread.
doi: 10.23760/2499-6661.2023.19.02
isbn: 978-88-98193-34-9
issn (online): 2499-6661
How to cite
Gobbo, S. (2023). Telemedicina in Italia: analisi quantitativa sulla diffusione dei servizi sanitari a distanza. In M. Nosvelli (cur.). Ambiente, salute e lavoro: analisi empiriche per uno sviluppo integrato (pp. 23-41). Quaderni IRCrES 19. CNR-IRCrES. http://dx.doi.org/10.23760/2499-6661.2023.19.02