The Financial inclusion and Energy Poverty Nexus in the Rural Communities of Zimbabwe - A Literature Review

Abstract

The COVID 19 pandemic prompted the rapid adoption of telemedicine in Irish general practice, despite the country’s limited digital readiness. To examine the person centered implications of emergency telemedicine adoption in Irish general practice during the pandemic. Seven semi structured qualitative interviews were conducted with general practitioners in the Cork region, analyzed thematically using Orlikowski’s technology in practice and Weiner’s readiness for change frameworks. Key findings include challenges in maintaining relational trust due to the loss of non verbal cues, risks of digital exclusion for elderly and pediatric patients, privacy concerns related to third party communication platforms, and the role of psychological readiness in overcoming infrastructural deficits. Telemedicine was most often integrated for chronic disease management, prescription renewals, and routine follow ups. Sustainable integration of telemedicine into Irish primary care requires embedding person centered principles into digital practice, safeguarding vulnerable populations, maintaining equitable remuneration, and investing in secure, integrated telehealth infrastructure.