The legal situation of telemedicine in Austria.

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：: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：: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：: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：: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：BACKGROUND:Prison telemedicine can improve the access, cost and quality of healthcare for prisoners, however adoption in prison systems worldwide has been variable despite these demonstrable benefits. This study examines anticipated and realised benefits, barriers and enablers for prison telemedicine, thereby providing...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Edge C,Black G,King E,George J,Patel S,Hayward A

更新日期：2019-10-22 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：BACKGROUND:Rehabilitation approaches for people with rheumatoid arthritis include joint protection, exercises and self-management strategies. Health interventions delivered via the web have the potential to improve access to health services overcoming time constraints, physical limitations, and socioeconomic and geogra...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Srikesavan C,Bryer C,Ali U,Williamson E

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of older adults is increasing, and telemedicine has the potential to improve their access to health care. Telemedicine systems have been shown to benefit older adults by increasing peer support interactions, providing health-care access to older adults in rural communities, reducing the cost of health care,...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Stronge AJ,Rogers WA,Fisk AD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over one-third of adults are at risk of developing sleep disorders. Telemedicine is emerging as an effective tool in sleep medicine by allowing people to undergo sleep studies without overnight hospital stays (e.g. monitoring at home). Telemedicine has the potential to overcome several obstacles in the diagnosis and t...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Seibert PS,Whitmore TA,Parker PD,Grimsley FP,Payne K,O'Donnell JE

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：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

abstract：:Tele-education has been used for many years to deliver continuing education programmes to rural health-care professionals. The main modes are audio, video and computer. Audio technologies involve the transmission of the spoken word (voice) between learners and instructors, either synchronously or asynchronously. Examp...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Curran VR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our aim was to examine the internet health seeking behaviour of parents attending a general paediatric outpatient clinic. For this purpose, the proportion of parents going online to obtain child health information, the most commonly used online resources, and factors having an influence on internet usage w...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Sebelefsky C,Karner D,Voitl J,Klein F,Voitl P,Böck A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared telemedicine with a conventional outpatient continence service (CS) in community-dwelling older women with urge or stress incontinence. After an initial biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training session, subjects were randomized to behavioural training for eight weeks via the CS (n = 27) or a telem...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hui E,Lee PS,Woo J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transtelephonic transmission of electrocardiograms (ECGs) was introduced in Slovenia in 1996 and has been used regularly since September 1997 by health institutions and patients with cardiovascular diseases. Portable 12-channel ECG equipment weighing less than 200 g is generally used. The diagnostic centre is loca...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Gorjup V,Jazbec A,Gersak B

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three key areas in diagnostics will drive the convergence of diagnostic and communication technologies: point-of-care testing, micro-electromechanical systems and biomarker discovery. In addition, the communications revolution means that increasing numbers of people will be able to send data from their home to their d...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Malik NN

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1996 and 2003, a network of 85 telehealth videoconference sites was implemented in Western Australia (WA), together with 19 teleradiology facilities. Telehealth services have been growing steadily, and in 2002 there were over 30,000 teleradiology transmissions and 1250 clinical occasions of service via videoco...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Dillon E,Loermans J

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evidence of telehealth for chronic disease management is scarce and contradictory. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of teleconsultations as support in the care transition of patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) from tertiary to primary care. METHODS:A randomized nonin...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Ruschel KB,Rados DR,Furtado MV,Batista JDL,Katz N,Harzheim E,Polanczyk CA

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

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：:We conducted a retrospective chart review to estimate the extent to which palliative home care visits could be carried out using videophones and to explore factors that might inform the eligibility criteria for video-visits. Four hundred palliative home care health records of deceased clients from 2002 were randomly s...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hebert MA,Paquin MJ,Whitten L,Cai P

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：: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：:Telepsychiatry can be used in two kinds of psychiatric emergencies: one-time clinical events and public health situations associated with mass disaster. Emergency telepsychiatry delivered by videoconferencing has the potential to improve patient care in many settings. Although experience is limited, it has been found ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Yellowlees P,Burke MM,Marks SL,Hilty DM,Shore JH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A free iPhone app was designed to help parents in Ontario track their children's vaccination records. It was launched in the iTunes app store on 20 November 2012. There were 4867 downloads in the following 12 months. We observed that downloads of the app were correlated with media coverage. Usage of the app was measur...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Wilson K,Atkinson K,Pluscauskas M,Bell C

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated an ask-the-doctor service which was set up as one of the accessory services of a health education website in Iran. The study lasted for five months. A total of 500 enquiries were submitted to the question and answer system. Eighty enquiries were excluded because they were duplicated submissions, not repli...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Deldar K,Marouzi P,Assadi R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective We evaluated the impact of telemedicine-delivered behaviour activation treatment (BAT) on glycemic control in a subgroup of older adults with diabetes who participated in a randomized controlled trial for depression. Research design and methods We randomized older adults with major depression to same-room or...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Egede LE,Walker RJ,Payne EH,Knapp RG,Acierno R,Frueh BC

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The actual use of telehealth, particularly for clinical consultations, has in many cases been less than anticipated. The literature identifies a number of factors or barriers. These include legal issues, technical difficulties, time and convenience, cost and training/familiarity with the equipment. No single factor ha...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Walker J,Whetton S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a consultation and teaching concept about leg wounds and their care, for use by patients and caregivers in a home health-care setting. Descriptive data were gathered through a survey distributed to three groups, comprising 21 individuals (18 nurses and 3 health administrators). These participants provided...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Jönsson AM,Willman A

更新日期：2007-01-01 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