UNASSIGNED: Telemedicine refers to the application of telecommunication and information technology (IT) in the delivery of health and clinical care at a distance or remotely and can be broadly considered in two modalities: store-and-forward and real-time interactive services. Preliminary studies have shown promising results in radiology, dermatology, intensive care, @entity6 , rheumatology and primary care. However, the evidence is limited and hampered by small sample sizes, paucity of randomised controlled studies and lack of data relating to cost-effectiveness, health related quality of life and @entity1 and clinician satisfaction. This review appraises the evidence from studies that have employed telemedicine tools in other disciplines and makes suggestions for its potential applications in specific clinical scenarios in adult @entity566 services. Possible examples include: triaging @entity1 to determine the need for @entity566 tests; pre-assessment for specialised treatments such as allergen immunotherapy; follow up to assess treatment response and side effects; and education in self-management plan including training updates for self-injectable adrenaline and nasal spray use. This approach might improve access for those with limited mobility or living far away from regional centres, as well as bringing convenience and cost savings for the @entity1 and service provider. These potential benefits need to be carefully weighed against evidence of service safety and quality. Keys to success include delineation of appropriate clinical scenarios, @entity1 selection, training, IT support and robust information governance framework. Well-designed prospective studies are needed to evaluate its role. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Is there a role for telemedicine in adult XXXX services ?

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity566 :: ('MESH:D006967', 'Disease') :: ['allergy'] @entity6 :: ('MESH:D003920', 'Disease') :: ['diabetes']
@entity566 :: (MESH:D006967,Disease) :: ['allergy']
