The emerging role of telemedicine in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:On-demand telehealth can have a high rate of patients requesting visits and dropping off without being seen by a provider, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS:On-demand telehealth requests made to a large healthcare system in the USA between 15 March 2020 and 31 May 2020 were included for ana...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Sheridan MD,Adams KT,Booker E,Krevat SA,Calabrese M,Gomes K,Ratwani RM

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of telemedicine brings with it the risk that the human factor--the teleconsultant--will fail to reach the standard of care that the law requires of medical professionals. It also brings the risk that the telemedical equipment or system will fail at a crucial moment. Such risks, of course, are inherent in many ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Stanberry B

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied a web-based triage system which was accessible to the general public in the Netherlands. In a retrospective analysis we investigated the type of complaints that were submitted and the kind of advice provided. Over a period of 15 months, 13,133 different people began using the web-based triage system and 381...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Nijland N,Cranen K,Boer H,van Gemert-Pijnen JE,Seydel ER

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the effect of a video-phone network on peer support among frail elderly people living at home. We conducted a one-year trial of network formation among 14 people (five men and nine women, age range 78-85 years) through coordinator intervention and the use of ISDN video-phones. The purpose of the intervent...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Ezumi H,Ochiai N,Oda M,Saito S,Ago M,Fukuma N,Takenami S

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:We compared the administration of the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to assess depressive symptoms using interactive voice response (IVR) technology with the method of administration using paper-and-pencil. Data were collected from 51 veterans participating in an 8-week randomized controlled trial of an i...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Turvey C,Sheeran T,Dindo L,Wakefield B,Klein D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a systematic review of the literature on telemedicine use in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and assessed the quality of the published evidence. A database search identified 22 papers which met the inclusion criteria. The quality of the studies was assessed and if they contained economic data, they were...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Edirippulige S,Martin-Khan M,Beattie E,Smith AC,Gray LC

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Despite the increased interest in telerehabilitation (TR), virtual reality (VR) and outcome measures for stroke rehabilitation, surprisingly little research has been done to map and identify the most common outcome measures used in TR. For this review, we conducted a systematic search of the literature th...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Veras M,Kairy D,Rogante M,Giacomozzi C,Saraiva S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of internet-based telerehabilitation among patients after total joint arthroplasty regarding pain, range of motion, physical function, health-related quality of life, satisfaction, and psychological well-being...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Wang Q,Lee RL,Hunter S,Chan SW

更新日期：2021-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Help4Mood is an interactive system with an embodied virtual agent (avatar) to assist in self-monitoring of patients receiving treatment for depression. Help4Mood supports self-report and biometric monitoring and includes elements of cognitive behavioural therapy. We aimed to evaluate system use and accepta...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Burton C,Szentagotai Tatar A,McKinstry B,Matheson C,Matu S,Moldovan R,Macnab M,Farrow E,David D,Pagliari C,Serrano Blanco A,Wolters M,Help4Mood Consortium.

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：:During an 18-month study period, teleconsultations were conducted by email between a neonatal intensive care unit at an urban teaching hospital in western India and a rural primary care centre 40 km away. There were email consultations about 182 newborn babies; these consultations comprised 309 messages sent from the ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Deodhar J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Saudi Arabia faces a severe shortage of nurses. An online nursing degree is being introduced as one approach to this problem. In 1999, the College of Nursing and Health Science at George Mason University formed a strategic partnership with IMED Link, a private telehealth company, to deliver online nursing education. N...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Carty RM,Principato JJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：:We reviewed our experience with the Tanzanian Telemedicine Network in supporting paediatric care at 40 small, rural hospitals in the country. The network began operating in 2008. Store and forward telemedicine was provided via the open source software iPath. The 33 volunteer consultants were based in several countries...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Krüger C,Niemi M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the feasibility, acceptability and cost-effectiveness of using telemedicine to provide geriatric services to residents of nursing homes. A local 200-bed nursing home supported by the community geriatric assessment team (CGAT) participated in a one-year study, during which videoconferencing was used to repla...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hui E,Woo J

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Following (chemo)radiotherapy (C/RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC), patients return to hospital for regular outpatient reviews with speech pathology (SP) and nutrition and dietetics (ND) for acute symptom monitoring, nutritional management, and swallowing and communication rehabilitation. The aim of the ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Collins A,Burns CL,Ward EC,Comans T,Blake C,Kenny L,Greenup P,Best D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A tele-ultrasound survey was distributed to clinicians and sonographers in regional and rural sites throughout Queensland. In all, 28 centres were invited to complete a profile questionnaire, and 27 centres were invited to complete a case-log. Twenty-five of the 28 questionnaires were returned (89% response rate). Twe...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Lewis C

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the cost and benefits of tele-endoscopy clinics in a remote location in Scotland. Before the introduction of a tele-endoscopy service, patients whose symptoms suggested possible cancer of the airways had to travel to the mainland (to Aberdeen) to receive an endoscopy. The costs of staff, capital, disposabl...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： van der Pol M,McKenzie L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the literature on distance training for the restoration of motor function. Computerized literature searches were performed using the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cinahl and Cochrane databases. Articles that met the criteria for inclusion were divided into three general areas concerning the type of training in relation...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： van Dijk H,Hermens HJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We explored the experiences of patients using the Townsville Tele-oncology clinic, where most patients are no longer seen face-to-face. All medical oncology patients who received services via telehealth at the Townsville Cancer Centre in 2012 were invited to participate in an interview. None refused. Thirty two patien...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Sabesan S,Kelly J,Evans R,Larkins S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evidence base for lifestyle monitoring is relatively weak, even though there are significant numbers of commercial installations around the world. We conducted a literature review to summarize the current position with regard to lifestyle monitoring based on sensors in the home. In total, 74 papers met the inclusi...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Brownsell S,Bradley D,Blackburn S,Cardinaux F,Hawley MS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mentoring is a strategy that may assist the midwifery profession to support new graduates and midwives working in rural and remote areas. We conducted a survey of 1,577 New Zealand midwives about their opinions and experiences of mentoring. The questionnaire comprised 33 questions, nine of which were open questions. T...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Stewart S,Wootton R

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation is crucial to the integration of e-health applications into the health-care system and their ultimate sustainability. However, e-health evaluation is often criticized for the poor quality of research design, the lack of common outcome indicators and the absence of an agreed theory. Health technology assessm...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Gagnon MP,Scott RE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty burn wounds were assessed in person. The same observer later assessed them using digital images of different sizes. The file sizes tested were 2.25, 5.5 and 9 MByte per image. There was good agreement between the diagnoses of burn depth made using the digital images and those made in person, with kappa scores of...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Jones OC,Wilson DI,Andrews S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desktop videoconferencing at 384 kbit/s was used for a trial of tele-ophthalmology consultations between a general practitioner (GP) and an experienced ophthalmologist. Forty-two consecutive patients from St Erik's Eye Hospital emergency ward with disorders in the anterior part of the eye were examined. There was an e...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Blomdahl S,Marén N,Lof R

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated a shared-care tele-ophthalmology service initiated by the Rotterdam Eye Hospital and 10 optometrists working in retail optician stores. The optometrists screened their clients with a nerve fibre analyser and the resulting images were then further assessed by trained technicians at the hospital. We analyse...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： de Mul M,de Bont AA,Reus NJ,Lemij HG,Berg M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical effectiveness and costs of telemedicine in improving the referral process from primary to secondary care were examined in an eight-month prospective, comparative study with one-year follow-up. The internal-medicine outpatient clinics of two Finnish district hospitals were compared--Peijas Hospital (PH) wi...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Harno K,Paavola T,Carlson C,Viikinkoski P

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the patient experience of a telephone booster intervention, i.e. weekly reinforcement of the clinic advice regarding lifestyle modification advice to support weight loss. Forty six adults with Type 2 diabetes and a body mass index >28 kg/m(2) were randomised into either intervention (n = 25) or control (n =...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Wu L,Forbes A,While A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the reliability of three digital capture devices: a film digitizer (which cost US $15,000), a flat-bed scanner (US $1800) and a digital camera (US $450). Reliability was measured as the agreement between six observers when reading images acquired from a single device and also in terms of the pair-device ag...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Salazar AJ,Camacho JC,Aguirre DA

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00