FAQ

What is Nex e/m telehealth?

Nex e/m is a social enterprise created for the purpose of supporting vulnerable groups, such as the youth and immigrants who are unable to reach help, due to barriers such as stigma or practical constraints. This support service extends to those who find it hard to reach to health education and counselling or are ignorant to certain health conditions.

As a public health education platform, Nex e/m will endeavour to educate people irrespective of socio-economic background or geographic location. Through various digital media and by connecting people across the world, we aim to reach to people in need.

Our goal is to reach the unreachable

What is Telehealth?

Telehealth refers to the use of modern information and communication technologies to improve access to health care and information, primarily among providers and patients; initially targeted to serve rural and underserved areas. This market is characterized by constant technological advancements to keep pace with the changing patient needs. The growth of this market is majorly fueled by improving healthcare IT infrastructure, increasing awareness about benefits of telemedicine, favourable government initiatives & reforms/policies supporting digital health, and a growing focus on population health management.

What is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine?

Telehealth refers to a broader scope of remote healthcare services; in particular, non-clinical services, such as provider training, administrative meetings and continuing medical education. This is in addition to clinical services. Telemedicine, however, is a subset of telehealth that refers solely to clinical health care services.

What is eHealth? What are the eHealth applications?

eHealth applications are the software and services that manage, transmit, store or record information used in the delivery of healthcare treatment, payment or record keeping. Typically, eHealth applications use the Internet to transmit and store patient data either for a provider or payer.These health-related services can also be on smartphones and tablet PCs. Due to their accessibility to patients both at home and on-the-go, health apps are a part of the movement towards mobile health (mHealth) programs in health care.And the providers should handle with professionals and registered bodies.

What is digital health technology?

Digital health is the convergence of digital technologies with health, healthcare, living, and society to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery and make medicines more personalized and precise.

Telehealth for Second Opinions

Our service will connect many specialists and professionals for team discussions and second opinions for the required cases. It will aid the client to receive the service without having to travel large distances and will save both money and time. It will serve as an optimum touch point for second opinions in your city. Imagine a scenario where you no longer have to travel to the doctor, but get the advice from a consultant both from a highly specialized hospital or a professional academic discussion from highly trained research group from overseas.

Who is in our team?

The team comprises of dedicated professionals who have an attitude to change, challenge and are open towards new thoughts. We have much dedicated health staff, health informatics groups, team leaders and specialised clinicians from both a national and global platform. Together we work for the noble cause of education,knowledge sharing and patient support awareness to bridge the gap for healthcare amongst people.

Why E mental Health?

Shortage of staff. Financial and social isolation.

It’s no secret that globally the Mental Health sector is facing a shortage of trained professionals and financing with the World Health Organization reporting that on average, only 1 to 6 per cent of health budgets are spent on mental health.

Mental health is one of the biggest causes of disability and carries an enormous economic burden in many countries, including India.It is estimated that 1 in every 5 people suffer from some behavioural or mental health problem especially in productive age of 20 to 40, mental health illness rate is very high among Indians. Till recently, mental health has been absent from the conversation in healthcare research. Ref George Institute.

Why its high time to understand about Global mental health?
As per the World Health Organization globally:
1 in 4 will be affected by mental or neurological disorders
615M+ people with depression & anxiety today
$6 Trillion projected global cost of mental illness by 2030
Why E mental Health?

Suicide is at its alarming high and many don’t come forward to the public due to social stigma and humiliation that results from this. A major consequence of this is that the whole family and community suffer from its ripple effect. It is a preventable condition with right We need to know how to overcome the barrier of stigma to be able to discuss mental health issues. Nex e/m will provide a platform to reach to groups as a public health platform.

How can it help in substance abuse addiction?

People abuse substances such as tobacco, drugs and alcohol for varied and complicated reasons. Substance abuse may begin in childhood or teen years. Early recognition of this addiction increases the chances for successful treatment.

Can it help in post-traumatic situation?

Our counselling service will help in behavioural or post-traumatic cases both amongst children and adult in a confidential way. Experienced professionals will provide it through the telehealth services provided by Nex e/m portal. Online CBT(cognitive behavioural therapy) is a very successful programme around the world and can reach wider and more specific groups and individual.

E-health for Chronic Diseases

What are chronic diseases?

Chronic conditions such as Diabetics(Type2), heart disease, stroke, cancer, depression, es, obesity, and arthritis affect an estimated 117 million people. Chronic diseases can be disabling and reduce a person’s quality of life, especially if left undiagnosed or untreated. In some case a lower limb is amputated as a consequence of diabetes.

As cases are increasing day by day. It is estimated that by 2025, nearly half of the population across the world will be affected by a chronic condition. This is a health challenge that the current method of care delivery is ill-equipped to support either due to lack of specialist or facilities.

How can telehealth help in chronic disease management?

Fortunately, telemedicine can aid in chronic case management and will reduce the requirement to visit doctors, whilst simultaneously providing the support with a patient in need. The use of video visits for the management of chronic conditions benefits both patients and providers in a number of ways. way. Telehealth is very helpful for these patients easier to receive – and give – excellent care.

E public health and Mobile Health

How can breast cancer screenings and maternal health screening can be performed through mobile health or telehealth?

Mobile mammogram, ultrasound units are used for various population groups. Images are sent directly through the health support IT system and readings are done as soon as possible. Further follow up are done after reviewing the primary screening images. These methods help many people who are unaware or are unreachable to the specialist service centre to get a basic screening done.

E public Health

Its a portal for various public health related education and discussion.