abstract：:We assessed the clinical course of patients after store and forward teledermatology in comparison with conventional consultations. Patients being referred from primary care to dermatology clinics were randomly assigned to teledermatology or a conventional consultation. A total of 392 patients were randomized; 261 pati...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Whited JD,Warshaw EM,Kapur K,Edison KE,Thottapurathu L,Raju S,Cook B,Engasser H,Pullen S,Moritz TE,Datta SK,Marty L,Foman NA,Suwattee P,Ward DS,Reda DJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a systematic review of teledentistry applications. We searched the MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases for relevant articles published from 1992 to 2012. The reference lists of all retrieved articles were hand-searched. Studies were included after assessing the eligibility of the full-te...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Mariño R,Ghanim A

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:We examined the telephone response rates in a 2-year study of patients with COPD to identify factors associated with non-response. A total of 381 patients received monthly telephone calls to assess symptoms and treatment in 2007 and 2008. A total of 9019 calls were made over 24 months, of which 73% were answered. The ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Aanerud M,Braut H,Wentzel-Larsen T,Eagan TM,Bakke PS

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Patients with diabetes were enrolled into a telemonitoring programme. They were offered the choice of collecting their health data either by using Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled mobile phones equipped with a dedicated application (App), or by means of a web-browser based user interface (Web). At the end of the...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Schreier G,Eckmann H,Hayn D,Kreiner K,Kastner P,Lovell N

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:We tested the efficacy of the Healthy Workplace programme for metabolic syndrome. A total of 226 workers with metabolic syndrome from 12 companies enrolled in the study and completed baseline and 6-month follow-up. The Healthy Workplace programme consisted of a 4-week structured education module, telephone counselling...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Jung H,Lee B,Lee JE,Kwon YH,Song H

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:A literature review was conducted to obtain a high-level view of the value of telemedicine in the management of five common chronic diseases (asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart failure, hypertension). A total of 141 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) was identified, in which 148 telemedicine interventions of various kinds...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Wootton R

更新日期：2012-06-01 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 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

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：: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：: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：: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：:We conducted a systematic review of telerehabilitation interventions in stroke care. The following databases were searched: Medline, Embase, DARE-NHSEED-HTA (INAHTA) and the Cochrane Library. Nine studies, all published after 2000, were included in the review. A wide variety of telemedicine interventions in post-strok...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Johansson T,Wild C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2003, the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp set up an Internet-based decision support service to assist health-care workers in the management of difficult HIV/AIDS cases. This service is available to physicians working in resource-limited settings. Between April 2003 and December 2009, the telemedicin...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Zolfo M,Bateganya MH,Adetifa IM,Colebunders R,Lynen L

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：: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 been used in the Solomon Islands since 2000. We used quantitative and qualitative methods to examine telemedicine use in the Solomon Islands from January 2006 to June 2009. During the study period 66 telemedicine cases were submitted to the store and forward telemedicine system being used there. These...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Martiniuk A,Negin J,Hersch F,Dalipanda T,Jagilli R,Houasia P,Gorringe L,Christie A

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：:Well-implemented telehealth systems can reduce the total costs of care by reducing emergency hospital visits and unnecessary treatment. Telehealth is especially well-suited to supporting patients with chronic, complex or co-morbid conditions. A substantial body of research--much from the USA--documents the value of a ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Hueppmeier RJ,Single A,Welte I

更新日期：2010-01-01 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 studied self-observations related to weight management recorded with a Wellness Diary application on a mobile phone. The data were recorded by 27 participants in a 12-week study, which included a short weight management lecture followed by independent usage of the Wellness Diary. We studied the validity of self-obs...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Mattila E,Lappalainen R,Pärkkä J,Salminen J,Korhonen I

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：: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：: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 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 developed an interactive mobile-phone based application, SmartDiet, that analyzes daily nutrition intake and patterns of daily exercise. It provides a personalized diet profile and promotes knowledge about nutrition using a diet game. We evaluated the effectiveness of the SmartDiet application in terms of acquiring...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Lee W,Chae YM,Kim S,Ho SH,Choi I

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a retrospective study of incident reports concerning the national, nurse-led telephone triage system in Sweden. The Swedish Health Care Direct organization (SHD) is staffed by registered nurses who act as telenurses and triage the callers' need for care, using a computerized decision support system. Data ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Ernesäter A,Engström M,Holmström I,Winblad U

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated why hospice nurses were slow to adopt videophones to care for their patients. We used the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model and the organizational readiness for change (ORC) assessment via interviews and focus groups with hospice staff. Twenty-five hospice employees parti...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Whitten P,Holtz B,Meyer E,Nazione S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared desktop videoconferencing to conventional face-to-face visits for a range of commonly presenting problems in a general practice. A total of 175 patients were recruited. Patients were randomized to one of two arms of the study. In the first arm, the patients completed a visit (virtual or face-to-face) with ...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Dixon RF,Stahl JE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested three imaging devices for suitability in emergency dental situations for telemedicine. The three devices were a special-purpose oral camera, a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, and the built-in camera of a mobile phone. A total of 20 subjects volunteered to take part in the study. We simulated five d...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Park W,Kim DK,Kim JC,Kim KD,Yoo SK

更新日期：2009-01-01 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 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：:The U Special Kids Program (USK) at the University of Minnesota provides care coordination and case management services by telephone to children with special health-care needs. We measured the effect of the USK programme on hospital resource utilization using a retrospective record review. Information on hospitalizati...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Cady R,Finkelstein S,Kelly A

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:We conducted a pilot study of the effectiveness of individual counselling sessions provided by a dietician through telemedicine for patients with diabetes. All participants received a single group education session via videoconference. Those who were randomized to the intervention also received two additional follow-u...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Timmerberg BD,Wurst J,Patterson J,Spaulding RJ,Belz NE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NYHA class III and IV chronic heart failure has been established as a potential indication for telemedical care and monitoring already. We conducted a prospective study to assess the utilization of telemedical services by cardiac patients in order to identify further indications. A total of 540 patients (mean age 59 y...

journal_title：Journal of telemedicine and telecare

authors： Morguet AJ,Kühnelt P,Kallel A,Rauch U,Schultheiss HP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00