02376nas a2200265   4500000000100000008004100001260002200042653005100064653002500115653001500140653001700155653002100172100001700193700001500210700001600225700001800241700001700259700001600276245011700292856026000409300000600669490000700675520140300682022002502085       2025                            d  bSAGE Publications10amorbidity management and disability prevention10aLymphatic filariasis10aTelehealth10aTelemedicine10aTeleconsultation1 aChoolayil AC1 aAnandhan M1 aElangovan N1 aParanthaman S1 aSadhasivam A1 aKuttiatt VS00aAdopting telehealth service for lymphedema care: Insights from a Filariasis Management Clinic, Puducherry, India  uhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nileshkumar-Elangovan/publication/390122149_Adopting_telehealth_service_for_lymphedema_care_Insights_from_a_Filariasis_Management_Clinic_Puducherry_India/links/67e1256d72f7f37c3e8a13bc/Adopting-telehealth-service-for-l  a70 v113 a<jats:p>Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease affecting communities in tropical and subtropical regions marked by poor socio-economic conditions. Regular hospital-based follow-up and home-based Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention (MMDP) are below par among LF patients due to reasons ranging from travelling costs to stigma. Telehealth interventions are suggested as a promising adjunct tool in such scenarios, integrating medical expertise and accessibility, but rarely used for LF. This article reflects on the insights from an LF clinic on the potential of telehealth interventions in enabling patients to access medical care and improving their home-based MMDP. Despite challenges like poor digital literacy and access to technology, the telehealth service facilitated remote consultations and dissemination of educational materials, allowing clinicians to monitor patient conditions and provide necessary medical guidance. The approach has shown substantial potential in improving lymphedema care, particularly in resource-limited settings, by offering a feasible solution to the barriers faced by traditional healthcare delivery. The pilot program underscores the importance of continued research and adaptation to optimize telehealth interventions for chronic disease management, ensuring comprehensive and accessible care for underserved populations.</jats:p>  a2055-2076, 2055-2076