Advancing chronic disease management through personalized telemedicine interventions in urban internal medicine settings

Olowomeye, Eunice (2025) Advancing chronic disease management through personalized telemedicine interventions in urban internal medicine settings. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 27 (1). pp. 462-481. ISSN 2581-9615

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with urban populations experiencing disproportionate burdens due to lifestyle risk factors, environmental stressors, and healthcare access disparities. Traditional models of chronic disease management, characterized by episodic in-person visits and standardized treatment regimens, often fail to address individual variability in disease progression, comorbidities, and patient behavior. Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative modality in healthcare delivery, offering potential for continuous, remote, and real-time patient engagement. However, to maximize its impact in chronic care, especially within complex urban internal medicine practices, a shift toward personalization is required. This study explores the integration of personalized telemedicine interventions into chronic disease management frameworks in urban internal medicine settings. It evaluates digital tools such as wearable biosensors, AI-driven risk stratification, and individualized treatment alerts that align with patient-specific clinical profiles. Drawing on recent deployments in urban clinics, the paper analyzes improvements in medication adherence, glycemic control, blood pressure stability, and patient satisfaction. It also examines infrastructural and policy prerequisites including interoperability of electronic health records (EHRs), reimbursement structures, and digital literacy that influence implementation success. Importantly, this work highlights how data-driven personalization in telemedicine can empower patients, enable timely clinical decision-making, and reduce avoidable hospitalizations, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. By framing chronic disease management within a personalized telehealth ecosystem, this paper contributes to the evidence base for scalable, equitable, and proactive care models that align with the growing demands of urban internal medicine.