Telehealth applications and definitions
| Terminology | Definitions |
| Telehealth | Using electronic information and communication technologies to support distance healthcare, which allows healthcare professionals and long-distance patients to exchange information and support access to healthcare services.5 |
| Telemonitoring | Using electronic technologies, equipment and sensors to transfer clinical data from patient settings to the healthcare providers at the clinical settings.5 |
| Telemedicine | Using e-health and communications networks for the delivery of healthcare services and medical education from one geographical location to another.30 |
| Telehomecare | Using electronic information and communication technologies to support care and treatment between a patient’s home and professional healthcare settings.31 |
| Teleconsultation | Using videoconferencing and webcams to connect the healthcare provider with patients, allowing the healthcare provider to assess, diagnose, and treat patients.5 |
| Tele-education | Using web-based platforms to educate patients about the patient disease management.5 |
| Telehealth Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Using telehealth to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation to COPD patients via communication technologies, and maintain connections between patients and healthcare professionals.5 |
| Dropout rate | The number of participants who dropout divided by the number of participants who consented to participate.32 |
| Acceptance rate | The number of participants who consented to participate divided by the number of eligible participants.32 |
| Adherence definition | The ability to measure telehealth use and observe the intention to use telehealth technology.33 |