Telehealth Devices Market in Australia Ready to Boom in 2030
Australia's telehealth devices market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10% between 2023 and 2030, reports GlobalData, the leading data and analytics company. In this scenario, Australia is making impressive strides in telehealth advancements by making use of technology in healthcare.
As the world adjusts to the �new normal' after the COVID-19 pandemic, more healthcare providers are turning to technology. Now Australians, whether they are living in rural areas, a city, or a country town, can get a telehealth consultation ().
Australia Telemedicine Market Analysis Report 2022 to 2030
Between 13 March 2020 and 31 July 2022 in Australia, 118.2 million telehealth services have been delivered to 18 million patients, and more than 95,000 practitioners have now used telehealth services. In addition to this, access to telehealth services will be supported by Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) arrangements since January 2022.‘The transformation of wound care treatment in Australia due to digitalization in healthcare, provides strong support for the growth of the telehealth devices market.#TelehealthServices #HealthcareTechnology #WoundCare’
One of the fastest-growing regions for the telehealth market is Asia-Pacific due to factors such as a growing elderly population, technological developments, and increasing demand for medical support in rural locations.
The shortage of healthcare professionals and increased calls to reduce escalating healthcare expenditure are other factors that are expected to cause the region's market to grow at a faster pace.
Wound care treatment is undergoing tremendous developments in Australia as researchers from the University of Adelaide have introduced smart glasses featuring mixed reality technology. These innovative glasses are expected to revolutionize wound care, particularly for diabetes and vascular-related conditions.
The provision of convenient and affordable access to high-quality medical treatment also attributes to the escalating demand for telehealth services, which effectively meets the need of both consumers and providers.
Leveraging the power of video calling and mobile images, mixed-reality smart glasses are expected to provide enhanced solutions in the telehealth space, facilitating remote healthcare workers in rural areas with real-time supervision from specialists as they assess and treat patients' leg and foot ulcers.
Australia's inventive venture into smart glasses for wound assessment has set the tone for a transformative journey in the field of telehealth. With an ongoing dedication to innovation and improved healthcare access, the country stands out as a bright example for the global healthcare community ().
As the telehealth sector evolves and thrives, the world may expect an upsurge of new advances and beneficial consequences that will overhaul not only wound care but also the broader frontiers of healthcare.
References:
- Telehealth in remote Australia: a supplementary tool or an alternative model of care replacing face-to-face consultations? - (https:bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-023-09265-2)
- Telehealth services in rural and remote Australia: a systematic review of models of care and factors influencing success and sustainability - (https:www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/3808)
Source: Medindia