Table 1.

Taxonomy of classification used in the current study.

Telemedicine strategy targeting patient
Teleeducation
Any intervention that utilizes application of information and communication technologies (e.g. telephone lines, internet) for the delivery of distance learning, teaching or training to remote participants.
Teleconsultation
Two way communication between a health care provider / specialist and patients or between clinicians using a range of communication and information technologies (email, phone, automated messaging system, Internet or other equipment without face-to-face contact) that aim to provide health care at a distance. The interaction is directed at patient care from the clinician and communication is interactive and occurs within an episode of care.
Telemonitoring
Any process which uses an audio, video or telecommunication and electronic information to monitor health status of a patient from a distance which is then transmitted back to the clinician. This strategy is strictly based on clinical data and excludes clinical skills.
Telecase-management
A collaborative approach that focuses on the coordination, integration and direct delivery of beneficiary services provided in collaboration with or supplementary to primary care for improving the efficiency, depth or breadth of clinical care.
Telementoring
Process of using either audio, video or any telecommunication and electronic information processing technology by a person who has gone through a specific experience to provide individual guidance, mentorship or direction to another person who is new to the experience.