The Need for Telehealth and Tele-Educationon in Optimizing Measles Surveillance and Reducing Healthcare Costs

Traditional methods of measles surveillance often rely on passive reporting systems, which can be inefficient and prone to delays. Telehealth platforms enable real-time data collection and analysis, facilitating a more proactive and responsive approach to outbreak management. Additionally, tele-education tools can empower healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately identify and manage suspected measles cases, minimizing the need for costly and time-consuming diagnostic testing. This cross-sectional study, conducted in Fars Province, Iran, aimed to investigate measles prevalence among patients presenting with maculopapular eruptions and explore the role of primary care physicians in correctly identifying suspected cases. The findings highlight the importance of contact history in guiding clinical decisions regarding measles testing, but also underscore the potential for telehealth and tele-education to further optimize measles surveillance and reduce healthcare costs.

کلیدواژه ها:

Measles ، Outbreaks ، Surveillance ، Tele-education ، Telehealth