Telemedicine in Urology Practice: India's COVID-Era Snapshot
THMT is pleased to share an important contribution to the global telehealth and urology literature:
“Telemedicine in Urology Practice in India
During the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Suriyamoorthy A et al., Madras Medical Mission & MOHAN Foundation, India
https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v10.580
This nationwide study explores how urologists in India navigated the rapid shift to telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings provide critical insights into the barriers, usage patterns, legal concerns, and training needs for digital health integration in urology.
This study is a valuable citation for:
✔ Global and comparative health system analysis
✔ Digital health adoption in resource-variable settings
✔ COVID-19 impact on specialty care
✔ Urology practice transformation
✔ Policy development and medico-legal framework
design
The survey reveals:
- 53% of urologists were not using telemedicine despite high awareness
- Major barriers: medical legal liability, remuneration uncertainty, and time burden
- Strong preference for structured telemedicine training and
online expert led sessions
- Telemedicine seen as useful for follow-up and counseling, but not post-op complications
Access & cite now: https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v10.580
This is a foundational reference for scholars, policymakers, and clinicians exploring how specialty care in emerging markets can successfully transition to telehealth under challenging conditions.
