Telemedicine And Telehealth Implementation
186 researchers across 10 institutions
Research in telemedicine and telehealth implementation examines the practical application and systemic integration of remote healthcare technologies. This field investigates how to effectively deploy virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, and digital health platforms to improve healthcare access and delivery. Key areas of inquiry include evaluating the efficacy of different telehealth modalities, understanding patient and provider adoption barriers, developing best practices for remote care, and assessing the impact of these technologies on health outcomes and healthcare costs. Methodologies often involve clinical trials, survey research, qualitative studies of user experiences, and health services research.
This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas, a state with significant rural populations and geographic barriers to traditional healthcare access. Telehealth implementation studies can directly address disparities in healthcare availability across the state, potentially improving access to specialists and routine care for underserved communities. The development and evaluation of these technologies can support Arkansas's growing healthcare sector and contribute to innovative solutions for managing chronic diseases and providing public health services statewide.
This interdisciplinary area draws upon expertise in health informatics, public health, behavioral science, and healthcare policy. Engagement spans multiple Arkansas higher education institutions, fostering a broad base of knowledge and collaborative potential.
Top Researchers
| Name | Institution | h-index | Citations | Career Stage | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohsen Bazargan | University of Arkansas | 46 | 7,642 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Richard Whit Hall | UAMS | 43 | 7,284 | Faculty | Grant PI High Impact |
| Jeffrey M. Pyne | UAMS | 42 | 12,150 | Faculty | Grant PI High Impact |
| Hari Eswaran | UAMS | 36 | 4,148 | High Impact | |
| Tamara Perry | UAMS | 32 | 6,979 | Faculty | |
| Carol E. Cornell | UAMS | 31 | 4,024 | Grant PI High Impact | |
| Holly C. Felix | UAMS | 24 | 2,491 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Rachel Smith Purvis | UAMS | 23 | 1,747 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Susan D. Emmett | UAMS | 22 | 1,606 | Faculty | Grant PI High Impact |
| Tracy Ann Sykes | University of Arkansas | 22 | 3,116 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Marie‐Rachelle Narcisse | UAMS | 20 | 1,067 | ||
| Gary D. Lewis | UAMS | 20 | 1,872 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Kathleen M. Grubbs | UAMS | 20 | 1,354 | ||
| C. Heath Gauss | UAMS | 19 | 5,330 | ||
| John M. Rosen | UAMS | 18 | 962 | Faculty | |
| Bruhadeshwar Bezawada | Southern Arkansas University | 18 | 1,278 | ||
| Robbie Pesek | UAMS | 16 | 1,878 | ||
| Karen L. Drummond | UAMS | 15 | 885 | Faculty | |
| Brian J. Fairman | UAMS | 15 | 887 | Faculty | |
| Dana Moser | UAMS | 15 | 1,008 | Faculty |
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Strategic Outlook
Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW
Top US institutions in this area
- 1 Harvard University 1,163
- 2 Johns Hopkins University 714
- 3 University of Washington 690
- 4 University of California, San Francisco 674
- 5 Stanford University 579
Cross-Institution Connections
Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Telemedicine And Telehealth Implementation.