Telemedicine for corneal disease in rural Nepal.

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：:A pilot trial of telemedicine in primary care began in the village of Letham in 1998. The service provided conventional consultations with the district nurse, plus teleconsultations with a general practitioner (GP) at the health centre in Forfar, a few km away. In the first year, the videoconferencing link was used by...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Harvey S,Peterkin G,Wootton R

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Cardiac rehabilitation improves physical capacity, health-related quality of life, and reduces morbidity and mortality among cardiac patients. Telemonitored exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation may innovate existing programmes and increase participation rates. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to i...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Laustsen S,Oestergaard LG,van Tulder M,Hjortdal VE,Petersen AK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients are interested in secure electronic communication with their health-care providers, but physicians have been slow to adopt the technique into their practice. We have therefore reviewed the literature on secure patient messaging. Relevant studies were identified by Medline search which produced 1065 publicatio...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Wallwiener M,Wallwiener CW,Kansy JK,Seeger H,Rajab TK

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：: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：:We compared two models of assistance (telecardiology versus usual care) for patients discharged after acute coronary syndrome (ACS), in the assessment of angina. Two hundred patients were randomized into two groups at discharge for ACS: Group A to telecardiology and Group B to usual care. Early hospital readmission (i...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Chiantera A,Scalvini S,Pulignano G,Pugliese M,De Lio L,Mazza A,Fera MS,Bussolotti L,Bartolini S,Guerrieri L,Caroselli A,Giovannini E

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Telepharmacy has the potential to enhance pharmacy services in oncology care, especially in remote areas. This scoping review explored the range, critical benefits and barriers of using telepharmacy services in oncology care. METHODS:The scoping review followed the Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framewo...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Vo AT,Gustafson DL

更新日期：2020-12-30 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 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：: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：:There are a number of different costs associated with the development and operation of telemedicine services. A model is proposed in order to assist in strengthening the evidence base for telemedicine. It includes the following components: project establishment costs; equipment costs; maintenance costs; communication ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Crowe BL

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of an advanced communication network for education has been an integral part of practice at the Mayo Clinic since 1986. The network has been used for patient care, research coordination and administrative support, as well as for educational programming. In 1994, 2655 hours were broadcast by satellite. There we...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Tangalos EG,McGee R,Bigbee AW

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：:In West Glasgow email has evolved from a rapid means of arranging therapy appointments with adults who stammer into a medium for exchange of therapeutic messages with some clients. Since 2004, sixteen clients have used email to communicate as part of their therapy programme. The benefits include improving access to se...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Allen CR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The use of teledermoscopy in the diagnostic management of pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions involves digital dermoscopic images transmitted over telecommunication networks via email or web applications. Teledermoscopy may improve the accuracy in clinical diagnoses of melanoma skin cancer if integrate...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Bruce AF,Mallow JA,Theeke LA

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:Psychiatric applications have predominated in Australian telemedicine in recent years. This paper describes the development of the first telemedicine system for an integrated mental health service based at a teaching hospital. Much effort was devoted to training and education for staff. Within about six weeks of the s...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Yellowlees P,Kennedy C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the efficacy of two telehealth applications, delivered by telephone and videophone, for improving outcomes of patients following hospital discharge for an acute exacerbation of heart failure. The outcomes measured were patient self-efficacy, satisfaction with care and knowledge of and compliance with pres...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Wakefield BJ,Holman JE,Ray A,Scherubel M,Burns TL,Kienzle MG,Rosenthal GE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the outcome of both realtime teleconsultations and face-to-face consultations in dermatology. Forty-six patients were enrolled in an open controlled study. Twenty-nine patients (60%) answered the questionnaire sent to them after six months. Over the six-month follow-up, similar proportions of the two pati...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Granlund H,Thoden CJ,Carlson C,Harno K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We designed a telemedicine system that supports collaborative work on video-images from coronary cine-angiograms and cine-ventriculograms. Two workstations were connected by ISDN at 128 kbit/s. Coronary cine-angiogram and cine-ventriculogram video-images were transmitted to an image examination workstation before the ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Zhang R,Yamauchi K,Nonogawa M,Ikeda M,Zhang W,Huang D

更新日期：2004-01-01 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 Preliminary evidences showed that telemedicine may allow a reduction of costs and an enhancement of patients' satisfaction and quality of life (QoL), with the same effectiveness of conventional methods of healthcare delivery. Literature is quite absent in relation to the use of telemedicine for patients w...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Zucchella C,Di Santis M,Ciccone B,Pelella M,Scappaticci M,Badalassi G,Lavezzi S,Bartolo M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Videoconferencing was introduced in the Queensland health service in 1995. By the end of 1999, there were more than 150 videoconferencing units in health facilities around the state. Six audits of videoconferencing usage were conducted using similar methodology at six-month intervals from November 1997 to May 2000. Be...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Kennedy C,Blignault I,Hornsby D,Yellowlees P

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：: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：:We conducted a randomized controlled study to compare conventional lectures with tele-education for delivering wound care education. Education was delivered by the two methods simultaneously to two classes. Forty-eight paramedics received a live didactic presentation and 41 paramedics received the same lecture via vid...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Haney M,Silvestri S,Van Dillen C,Ralls G,Cohen E,Papa L

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Telehealth technologies for rural patients are increasingly being used to deliver care within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is no exception. However, data evaluating outcomes with telehealth compared with specialty clinics in the era of direct-acting anti...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Case L,Wright J,Ryan Y

更新日期：2019-12-06 00:00:00