Telemedicine Adoption in the Philippine Healthcare Industry
Explore innovative research topic ideas on telemedicine adoption in the Philippine healthcare industry. Discover how telemedicine is transforming patient care and access across the nation.
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Realyn Manalo
5/27/20253 min read
Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative tool in modern healthcare, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional consultations were disrupted. In the Philippines, this innovation promised to bridge longstanding gaps in healthcare access, especially in geographically isolated and underserved areas. Despite its growing presence, the full impact of telemedicine on health outcomes, clinician readiness, equity, and healthcare system sustainability remains underexplored. While initial studies have confirmed physician acceptance and patient satisfaction, questions remain regarding telemedicine’s long-term value in improving public health and reducing healthcare disparities in the country.
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Why This Topic Needs Research
While there is growing scholarly interest in telemedicine, several key research gaps remain:
Limited outcome-based evaluation: Although Naga and Sison (2025) provided qualitative insights from physicians, the study did not measure health outcomes, access equity, or clinical efficiency, leaving the system-level impact of telemedicine adoption unquantified.
Provider readiness underexplored: Revilla and Prado (2025) focused on patient experiences but did not evaluate how clinician preparedness and institutional digital capacity shape the sustainability of telemedicine services.
Cost-effectiveness remains unclear: Farooq (2025) found inconsistent data on the economic viability of telemedicine across healthcare systems, indicating the need for robust financial analyses to support evidence-based policy.
Patient-centered design underdeveloped: Fabian et al. (2024) noted behavioral patterns across communities but did not provide recommendations for tailoring telemedicine tools to patient needs or evaluating long-term usability and clinical outcomes.
Comparative care quality not assessed: Vista and Tamondong-Lachica (2024) analyzed patient demographics but did not compare satisfaction or treatment effectiveness between virtual and in-person healthcare modalities.
System-level barriers in rural areas neglected: Austria et al. (2024) confirmed positive individual attitudes among rural physicians but overlooked how organizational and political factors constrain actual usage in underserved areas.
Health impact among working adults unknown: Gillera et al. (2024) revealed satisfaction among Southern Manila’s workforce but did not examine if telemedicine improved adherence to treatment or health status over time.
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References
Austria, E. M. V., Ignacio, S. D., Mojica, J. A. P., & Leochico, C. F. D. (2024). Determinants of Telemedicine Acceptance among Doctors-to-the-Barrios (DTTBs) in the Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina, 58(20), 9.
Fabian, N., De Mesa, R. Y., Tan-Lim, C., Sandigan, G., Lopez, J., Loreche, A. M., ... & Dans, A. (2024). Perspectives on telemedicine across urban, rural and remote areas in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Health & Care Informatics, 31(1), e100837.
Farooq, U. (2025). Leveraging Telemedicine for Enhanced Healthcare Accessibility: A Narrative Review of Patient Satisfaction, Appointment Adherence, and Cost-Effectiveness. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 5(1), 1-6.
Gillera, C., Bartolo, M., Gatab, D., Ledesma, K. R., & Flores, M. J. (2024, December). ACCESSIBILITY, UTILIZATION, AND PATIENT SATISFACTION TO TELEMEDICINE AMONG THE PRIME WORKING AGE GROUP IN SOUTHERN MANILA DISTRICT, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. In Proceeding of Bengkulu International Conference on Health (B-ICON) (Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 420-433).
Naga, J. F., & Sison, R. C. (2025). Transcending telemedicine: exploring telemedicine adoption perspectives of physicians. International Journal of Public Health, 14(1), 443-451.
Revilla, D. L., & Prado, N. I. (2025). The Role of Patient Satisfaction, Technology Usability, and Healthcare Accessibility in Telemedicine Adoption: A Correlational Study.
Vista, F. E. S., & Tamondong-Lachica, D. R. (2024). A comparison of the characteristics of adult medicine patients seeking telemedicine consultations versus in-person consultations in a Philippine public hospital. In Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings (Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 80-88). Taylor & Francis.