Digital Health Literacy and Telemedicine in the Information Age: A Comprehensive Review and Future Prospects

Abstract

In the digital era, advances in information technology have penetrated various aspects of life, including the health sector. This article reviews the importance of health literacy and digital literacy in facing the challenges of health information that is easily produced and disseminated in the digital world. Telemedicine or e-health is in the main spotlight in facilitating access to health services, while this research introduces a health literacy model with three level including functional, interactive, and critical. Digital literacy is described as a key skill in understanding, evaluating, and wisely utilizing online health information. The article also discusses the role played by the government and society in overcoming the spread of hoaxes and increasing digital literacy. Thus, by increasing health literacy and digital literacy, it is hoped that people can access correct health information and avoid misinformation, which will ultimately contribute to improving quality of life and welfare. In an increasingly digitally connected world, the ability to critically sort information and use technology wisely is key to maintaining the health and well-being of society. Therefore, joint efforts between the government, health institutions and the community in increasing health literacy and digital literacy are very important to face this ever-growing digital era. In the digital era, advances in information technology have penetrated various aspects of life, including the health sector. This article reviews the importance of health literacy and digital literacy in facing the challenges of health information that is easily produced and disseminated in the digital world. Telemedicine or e-health is in the main spotlight in facilitating access to health services, while this research introduces a health literacy model with three level including functional, interactive, and critical. Digital literacy is described as a key skill in understanding, evaluating, and wisely utilizing online health information. The article also discusses the role played by the government and society in overcoming the spread of hoaxes and increasing digital literacy. Thus, by increasing health literacy and digital literacy, it is hoped that people can access correct health information and avoid misinformation, which will ultimately contribute to improving quality of life and welfare. In an increasingly digitally connected world, the ability to critically sort information and use technology wisely is key to maintaining the health and well-being of society. Therefore, joint efforts between the government, health institutions and the community in increasing health literacy and digital literacy are very important to face this ever-growing digital era.