The experience of a rural general practitioner using videoconferencing for telemedicine.

abstract：:We analysed 46 telecytology cases sent from two rural hospitals about 500 km from a tertiary cancer centre. The cases were submitted for second opinion over a period of two years and evaluated using a static store and forward telecytology approach. A total of 715 digital images were studied (average 15 per case). Fort...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Jialdasani R,Desai S,Gupta M,Kothari A,Deshpande R,Shet T,Ramadwar M,Kane S,Chinoy R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The teleambulance aims to facilitate adequate medical treatment by initiating and guaranteeing maximum preparation and immediate hospital handling of the patient either at the scene of an incident or during transportation. Following the problem definition and the identification of the medical fields the technology can...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Adeyinka M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Access to specialised multidisciplinary healthcare services is difficult for many patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. A possible solution could be delivery of care via telehealth. This study aims to identify current barriers in accessing healthcare services, and to determine if telehealth is...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Cottrell MA,Hill AJ,O'Leary SP,Raymer ME,Russell TG

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Internet is a potentially inexpensive, widely available medium for telepathology, but there are concerns about its reliability and security. Using a digital camera, 41 photomicrographs of transbronchial biopsies, at x 100 optical magnification, were captured and digitized at 2700 x 3400 pixel, 24 bit/pixel resolut...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Strauss JS,Felten CL,Okada DH,Marchevsky AM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1999 a national study of telemedicine in Australia led to the promotion of the concept of 'e-health', the health sector's equivalent of 'e-commerce'. A new study explored the view that, with the convergence of technologies and the consequent increase in ability to perform multiple functions with those technologies,...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Mitchell J

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face significant barriers that make it less likely for them to pursue treatment. A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial was used to determine if providing psychotherapy for PTSD via videoconference (VC) is as effective as in-person (IP) psychothera...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Liu L,Thorp SR,Moreno L,Wells SY,Glassman LH,Busch AC,Zamora T,Rodgers CS,Allard CB,Morland LA,Agha Z

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the UK National Health Service (NHS), NHS Direct, the national 24-h telephone helpline, has been available in England and Wales since 2000 and has been termed a 'single gateway' to health care. We conducted a population survey of 15,004 people in areas covered by the service, which included questions about NHS Dire...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Knowles E,Munro J,O'Cathain A,Nicholl J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Videoconferencing at a bandwidth of 384 kbit/s was used in open sessions for subjects with alcohol use disorders (AUD). Study participants received eight sessions of group therapy over a four-week period from an accredited addictions counsellor. Outcome assessment included self-report measures, a qualitative interview...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Frueh BC,Henderson S,Myrick H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback can be used to train motor functions at a distance, which makes therapy at home a possibility. To enable patients to train properly without the presence of a therapist, artificial feedback is considered essential. We studied the combined effect of age and timing of artificial feedba...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： van Dijk H,Hermens HJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined the effect of a multifaceted stroke telerehabilitation (STeleR) intervention on falls-related self-efficacy and satisfaction with care. We conducted a prospective, randomized, multisite, single-blinded trial in 52 veterans from three Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Participants who experienced a stroke...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Chumbler NR,Li X,Quigley P,Morey MC,Rose D,Griffiths P,Sanford J,Hoenig H

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has resulted in tremendous growth in telehealth services in Australia and around the world. The rapid uptake of telehealth has mainly been due to necessity - following social distancing requirements and the need to reduce the risk of transmission. Although telehealth has bee...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Thomas EE,Haydon HM,Mehrotra A,Caffery LJ,Snoswell CL,Banbury A,Smith AC

更新日期：2020-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：:In July 2009 we implemented a 3-year store-and-forward teledermatology project to provide dermatology care to veterans living in rural and underserved areas of the US Pacific Northwest. We also developed a follow-up protocol and tracking system. Information about all completed teledermatology consultations was entered...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Eastman KL,Lutton MC,Raugi GJ,Sakamoto MR,McDowell JA,McFarland LV,Reiber GE

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to model the cost of delivering behavioural health services to rural Native American populations using telecommunications and compare these costs with the travel costs associated with providing equivalent care. METHODS:Behavioural telehealth costs were modelled using equipment, ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Horn BP,Barragan GN,Fore C,Bonham CA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction We have conducted a feasibility study on remote autopsy services in order to increase the flexibility of the service with benefits for teaching and interdepartmental collaboration. Methods Three senior staff pathologists, one senior autopsy technician and one junior resident participated in the study. Nin...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Vodovnik A,Aghdam MRF,Espedal DG

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Sickle Cell Center in Augusta, Georgia, USA, provides consultation and (in some cases) primary-care services to more than 1000 patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Three SCD telemedicine clinic sites were established in rural areas of middle and southern Georgia, based on clini...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Woods KF,Johnson JA,Kutlar A,Daitch L,Stachura ME

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the performance of an experimental teleradiology system based on a high-speed ATM backbone network. Image acquisition, transmission and the disk-to-display processing times were measured. Computerized tomography (CT) scans printed on 14 inch x 17 inch (36 cm x 43 cm) films were digitized and transferred o...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Kato K,Shimamoto K,Ishigaki T,Niimi R,Ishiguchi T,Mimura T,Yamauchi K,Ikeda M,Iwata A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We collected data about telephone triage calls concerning children in Sweden. A sample of 110 paediatric calls were recorded. The transcribed data were analysed regarding word count, reasons for calling, results of calls, ages and gender of children, and gender of parents. The median call length was 4.4 min and the me...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Kaminsky E,Carlsson M,Höglund AT,Holmström I

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 2000, routine tele-ophthalmology services have been provided by St Erik's Eye Hospital to three large urban primary care centres in Stockholm. Diagnostic support from the specialist eye hospital to primary care centres uses video slit-lamps and realtime videoconferencing. After the initial introduction period at...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Blomdahl S,Calissendorff B,Jacobsson U

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The global pandemic has raised awareness of the need for alternative ways to deliver care, notably telehealth. Prior to this study, research has been mixed on its effectiveness and impact on downstream utilization, especially for seniors. Our multi-institution study of more than 300,000 telehealth visits f...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Bernstein P,Ko KJ,Israni J,Cronin AO,Kurliand MM,Shi JM,Chung J,Borgo L,Reed A,Kosten L,Chang AM,Sites FD,Funahashi T,Agha Z

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Our study aimed to compare the effectiveness of telemonitoring over structured telephone support in reducing heart failure-related healthcare utilization. METHODS:This was a non-randomised controlled study comparing 150 recently discharged heart failure patients enrolled into telemonitoring and 55 patients who on...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Leng Chow W,Aung CYK,Tong SC,Goh GS,Lee S,MacDonald MR,Ng AN,Cao Y,Ahmad AE,Yap MF,Leong G,Bruege A,Tesanovic A,Riistama J,Pang SY,Erazo F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the costs and cost-effectiveness of telemonitoring vs usual care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A total of 256 patients were randomised to either telemonitoring or usual care. In the telemonitoring arm, the touch-screen telemonitoring equipment transmitted data to clinical ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Stoddart A,van der Pol M,Pinnock H,Hanley J,McCloughan L,Todd A,Krishan A,McKinstry B

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated an epilepsy education programme based on text messaging (SMS). Epilepsy outpatients from three hospitals in Malaysia were randomised into two groups: intervention and control. Patients in the control group were supplied with printed epilepsy educational material while those in the intervention group also ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Lua PL,Neni WS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention of falls in the elderly could be based on risk assessment and the prediction of when an individual is likely to sustain an injury. A telecare system should allow the dynamic assessment of risk to be produced by a control centre computer, based on data transmitted from local sensors in the elderly person...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Doughty K,Cameron K

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telemedicine has the potential substantially to improve the delivery of health care. However, cost-effectiveness studies are needed to help define the appropriate scope and application of telemedicine in different settings. Reports on the evaluation of telemedicine are dominated by technical and feasibility studies. S...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hailey D

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A literature review was conducted to identify research into multiple-contact (i.e. extended) telemedicine interventions for substance-use disorder. The goals were: (1) to describe the methodology used to evaluate telemedicine interventions; (2) to identify the range of interventions which have been formally evaluated;...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Young LB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An emergency ambulance was equipped with three video-cameras and a system for transmitting slow-scan video-pictures through a cellular telephone link to a hospital accident and emergency department. Video-pictures were trasmitted at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a frame rate of 15 pictures/min. In addition, a h...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Curry GR,Harrop N

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic heart failure (CHF) remains a common cause of disability. We have investigated the use of home-based telecardiology (HBT) in CHF patients. Four hundred and twenty-six patients were enrolled in the study: 230 in the HBT group and 196 in the usual-care group. HBT consisted of trans-telephonic follow-up and elect...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Scalvini S,Capomolla S,Zanelli E,Benigno M,Domenighini D,Paletta L,Glisenti F,Giordano A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability among the middle to senior age groups. Despite being effective, office-based physical therapy (OBPT) needs professional human resources and is both costly and time-consuming. We aimed to compare the efficacy of tele-rehabilitation (tele-rehab) compared wi...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Azma K,RezaSoltani Z,Rezaeimoghaddam F,Dadarkhah A,Mohsenolhosseini S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Access to telehealth services for children living in rural and remote areas of Australia is very limited. The delivery of allied health therapies to children in school via telehealth may help reduce inequality and improve academic outcomes over time. METHODS:A service delivering speech and language therap...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Langbecker DH,Caffery L,Taylor M,Theodoros D,Smith AC

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Searches were conducted of two legal databases dealing with civil law in Austria. The searches produced 12 references relevant to telemedicine, which were obtained from a university legal library. From the literature, it can be concluded that Austrian civil regulations are sufficient to clarify the questions of liabil...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Mairinger T,Netzer T,Gschwendtner A,Markl C

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00