A survey of patients attending an eye clinic in Ghana.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:eConsultation in nephrology is an innovative way for general practitioners (GPs) to consult a nephrologist. Studies have shown that questions from GPs can be answered and intended referrals can be avoided by eConsultation. However, follow-up data are lacking. The primary aim of this study was therefore to ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Boom VE,van der Kamp LT,van Zuilen AD,De Ranitz WL,Bos WJ,Jellema WT,Mui KW,Later AF,Prinssen M,Kaasjager K

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The international telemedicine conference Chinese TeleMed 96 was held in November 1996. This three-way teleconference included delegates in London (where the international telemedicine conference TeleMed 96 was taking place) and medical staff from one Beijing hospital and one Hong Kong medical faculty. In total, over ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hjelm NM,Lee JC,Li AK,Hazlett CB

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the value of the Austrian Academic Computer Network (ACOnet) for teleradiology, 1740 test image data-sets and 620 image data-sets were exchanged between the departments of diagnostic radiology of the Universities of Innsbruck and Graz using the ACOnet service. Data transmission was reliable and fast with an a...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Giacomuzzi SM,Springer P,Stöger A,Dessl A,Buchberger W,Bodner G,Bale R,Schreder JG,Gell G,Jaschke W

更新日期：1998-01-01 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 potential of telemedicine to improve services for patients suffering from coronary heart disease (CHD) was explored. Key issues surrounding the delivery of CHD services in London were identified, such as a shortage of skilled staff, the need for appropriate patient information and problems with waiting times, part...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Clough K,Mallinson M,Jardine I

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A critical review of the published literature investigating the Internet and consumer health information was undertaken in order to inform further research and policy. A qualitative, narrative method was used, consisting of a three-stage process of identification and collation, thematic coding, and critical analysis. ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Powell JA,Lowe P,Griffiths FE,Thorogood M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information on the health status of the population of a small Greek island was collected. The information consisted of personal data, clinical history, physical examination, blood pressure evaluation, electrocardiography, and ultrasound scans of neck, breast and abdomen. Ninety-six per cent of the entire island popula...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Balestri R,Cavina E,Aliferis A,Goletti O,Rocci R,Lippolis PV,Zocco G,Franceschi M,Cotrozzi A,Economou S,Christofidis E

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

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：:We describe the case of a US veteran from the war in Afghanistan with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The patient was undergoing treatment at home via telehealth as part of a research trial. In week six, he presented with severe suicidal ideation and required emergency hospitalization. Through a series of immed...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Gros DF,Veronee K,Strachan M,Ruggiero KJ,Acierno R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current health-care infrastructure is generally considered to be inadequate to meet the needs of an increasingly older population. We have investigated the feasibility of a passive in-home monitoring system based on wireless accessible sensor populations (WASP). In an EU-funded project we have identified the syste...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Mazzù M,Scalvini S,Giordano A,Frumento E,Wells H,Lokhorst K,Glisenti F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical and financial outcomes of a novel outreach syncope clinic. Methods We compared the clinical outcome of the Faint and Fall Clinic at the American Center (January-June 2016) with that of the University of Wisconsin Health and Clinics Faint and Fall Clinic...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hamdan MH,Walsh KE,Brignole M,Key J

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current trend among many universities is to increase the number of courses available online. However, there are fundamental problems in transferring traditional education courses to virtual formats. Delivering current curricula in an online format does not assist in overcoming the negative effects on student motiv...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Tichon JG

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a randomized controlled trial to test whether a Brief Mobile Treatment (BMT) intervention could improve outcomes relative to usual care among suicide attempters. The intervention included training in problem solving therapy, meditation, a brief intervention to increase social support as well as advice on ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Marasinghe RB,Edirippulige S,Kavanagh D,Smith A,Jiffry MT

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the feasibility of using a remotely manoeuverable robot to make home hazard assessments for fall prevention. We employed use-case simulations to compare robot assessments with in-person assessments. We screened the homes of nine elderly patients (aged 65 years or more) for fall risks using the HEROS screen...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Sadasivam RS,Luger TM,Coley HL,Taylor BB,Padir T,Ritchie CS,Houston TK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elderly individuals involved in a home telenursing project were studied. The project nurses provided home health services from 'telenursing cockpits' located in three separate sites in Kansas. A cable television-based interactive video system was used to transmit video pictures at 30 frames/s, with 288 horizontal line...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Whitten P,Mair F,Collins B

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Italian national telemedicine programme included a broad range of research projects, but they all served the common purpose of bringing about improvements in health-care management and performance. The programme consisted of seven projects, each of which had specific research and training objectives, and a three-y...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Ricci FL

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tele-ophthalmic consultations were conducted between a hospital in East Java, Indonesia, and an ophthalmology centre in Perth, Western Australia. Twenty-two eyes of 14 subjects were screened for glaucoma using a hand-held fundus camera. Optic disc images comprised 267 x 234 pixels at 24 bit/pixel (187 kByte). The imag...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Yogesan K,Constable IJ,Morgan W,Soebadi DY

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of their remoteness, the majority of rural towns in Australia are disadvantaged in terms of access to dermatological services. Telemedicine offers one solution. Since the mid-1990s, Australian dermatologists have experimented with telemedicine as an adjunct to clinical practice. The technical viability of tele...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Lim AC,See AC,Shumack SP

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The government of Uzbekistan has recognized the need for telemedicine. With the support of several international groups, three telemedicine programmes have been established. This international assistance has provided equipment and training. There is a national network of emergency medical services, and two e-referral ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Doarn CR,Adilova F,Lam D

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Faster intravenous alteplase (tPA) administration from time of symptom onset is associated with better functional outcome. Lack of recognition of mild ischemic stroke (MIS) might result in delay in treatment with tPA. We hypothesise that patients with MIS have a longer door to needle (DTN) time when compar...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Harvey J,Al Kasab S,Almallouhi E,Guerrero WR,Debenham E,Turner N,Aysse P,Holmstedt CA

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We piloted a videoconferencing continuing medical education programme for rural physicians in Alberta and compared its feasibility, acceptability and cost implications with currently existing telephone conferencing and regional conference programmes. Videoconferencing clearly had advantages over telephone conferencing...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Davis P,McCracken P

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bladder cancer is the most costly malignancy to manage per capita due to the technical nature and intensity of follow-up. There are few urologists in rural areas, often necessitating that patients travel hours to receive follow-up care multiple times per year. We plan to train registered nurses and allied ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hougen HY,Lobo JM,Corey T,Jones R,Rheuban K,Schenkman NS,Krupski TL

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Assessing costs of an evidence-based health promotion programme is crucial to understand the economic feasibility of adopting or sustaining the programme. This study conducted a cost analysis of a remote patient monitoring (RPM) programme to enhance the post-discharge management of type 2 diabetes. METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Michaud TL,Hill JL,Estabrooks PA,Su D

更新日期：2021-01-26 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：:Consumer feedback and end-user perceptions provide important information regarding the clinical acceptability of new telepractice systems. This pilot investigation aimed to evaluate end-user perceptions of a new asynchronous telepractice application, ' SwallowIT', designed to support patients to remotely complete inte...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Wall LR,Ward EC,Cartmill B,Hill AJ,Porceddu SV

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures associated with cardiology are heavily supported by diagnostic imaging technology. The management of such images, including radiographs, echocardiography examinations and cardiac angiography studies, requires a suitable means of handling the data. A number of manufacturers are now...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Crowe B,Hailey D

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In France, a specially-designed care plan for the elderly is generally based on an interdisciplinary, complex and time-consuming process. The health system assigns care throughout the social and health care services using multiple providers and sites. OBJECTIVE:The free website www.jesuisautonome.fr offers ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Koskas P,Scemama E,Wolfowicz B

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Sufficient infrastructure for information and communications technology (ICT) and a well-established policy are necessary factors for smooth implementation of telemedicine. However, despite these necessary conditions being met, there are situations where telemedicine still fails to be accepted as a system ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Choi WS,Park J,Choi JYB,Yang JS

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00