Impact of Telemedicine and Teleradiology on Interprofessional Collaborative Care Among Nurses, Pharmacists, and Radiologists: A Systematic Review

Mazen Abdullah Mohammed Alqarni; Fahd Mohammed Alharbi; Ahmad Yahya Ali Daghriri; Mosa Hussien Jordi Tohari; Moataz Ahmed Mohammed Awaji; Ali Hasan Ali Gharawi; Ibrahim Saad Altukhais; Ahmed Mohammed Nasser   Amri; Fatimah Suwaylih Almutairi; Fatima Galeb Ali Alanbari; Meshal Nashi Ayad Alshaibani

doi:10.64483/jmph-84

Authors

Mazen Abdullah Mohammed Alqarni Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Marat General Hospital
Fahd Mohammed Alharbi Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Medical Supply Madinah Cluster
Ahmad Yahya Ali Daghriri Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,Samtah General Hospital
Mosa Hussien Jordi Tohari Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alahd General Hospital
Moataz Ahmed Mohammed Awaji Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry Of Health Branch Eastern Province
Ali Hasan Ali Gharawi Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sabya General Hospital Jizan
Ibrahim Saad Altukhais Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dawadmi General Hospital Third Health Cluster Riyadh
Ahmed Mohammed Nasser Amri Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Durma General Hospital
Fatimah Suwaylih Almutairi Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Comprehensive Examination Center In Jeddah
Fatima Galeb Ali Alanbari Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Comprehensive Examination Center In Jeddah
Meshal Nashi Ayad Alshaibani Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh First Health Cluster

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64483/jmph-84

Keywords:

Telemedicine, Teleradiology, Collaborative Care, Interprofessional Collaboration, Healthcare Efficiency.

Abstract

Background: Telemedicine and teleradiology have revolutionized healthcare by enabling the remote delivery of clinical services and diagnostic imaging, thereby enhancing interprofessional collaborative care among nurses, pharmacists, and radiologists. Since 2015, these technologies have gained momentum, particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the need for convenient care across different settings. Aim: This review assesses the impact of telemedicine and teleradiology on collaborative care, focusing on patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency, and interprofessional relationships. Methods: A systematic narrative review was conducted, searching PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL for peer-reviewed articles (2015–2025). Keywords were "telemedicine," "teleradiology," and "collaborative care." Results: Telemedicine enhances nurse-led triage and reduces hospital attendance by 20–30%, and teleradiology reduces delays in diagnosis by 25%. Telepharmacy increases adherence by 10–15%. The barriers are technological, regulatory, and role ambiguity. Conclusions: These technologies optimize collaborative care, but they require significant infrastructure investment, policy reform, and training to overcome the associated barriers. Future research should focus on developing standardized protocols and integrating AI

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