Table 2

Synthesis of the definitions of the implemented digitalised health services

Tele-examinationMedical procedure in which the professional interacts remotely in real time with the patient, even with the support from a caregiver
Medical teleconsultationMedical procedure in which the professional interacts with one or more doctors/specialists to discuss the clinic situation of a patient, via video call or even in asynchronous mode
Medical-care teleconsultingHealthcare activity, not necessarily medical, which takes place remotely and is performed by two or more persons who have different responsibilities with respect to the specific case. It can be provided in the presence of the patient or in a deferred manner
TeleassistanceProfessional act based on remote interaction between professional and patient/caregiver
TelemonitoringTelemedicine operating mode that allows continuously remote detection and transmission of vital and clinical parameters
Tele-controlRemote control of the patient through a regular series of contacts with the doctor, by means of a video call in association with the sharing of clinical data
TelerehabilitationRemote provision of benefits and services intended to enable, restore, improve or otherwise maintain the psychophysical functioning of people with disabilities or disorders, or at risk of developing them
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