Telemedicine and the Doctor/Patient Relationship

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doi:10.5935/abc.20190117

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“…A concern has been previously expressed that telemedicine could be disorienting for patients, who might find themselves 'objectified'. 18 However, many patients seem open to electronic encounters. The younger generation, accustomed to teleconferencing and smartphone photo or video interactions, is likely to be comfortable with such interactions.…”

Section: Telemedicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Ophthalmology practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

et al. 2020

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ObjectiveTo present an established practice protocol for safe and effective hospital-setting ophthalmic practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Methods and AnalysisLiterature was reviewed to identify articles relevant to COVID-19 pandemic and ophthalmology. The following keywords were used: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 and telemedicine, combined with eye, ophthalmology, conjunctivitis and tears. Data were extracted from the identified manuscripts and discussed among subspecialists to obtain consensus evidence-based practice.ResultsA protocol for ophthalmic practice in the era of COVID-19 pandemic was established. The protocol covered patient screening, clinic flow, required personal protective equipment and modifications of ophthalmic equipment for improved safety.ConclusionImportant literature emerged with respect to the practice of ophthalmology in the era of COVID-19. An evidence-based ophthalmic practice protocol was established and should be modified in the future to accommodate new insights on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Section: Telemedicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Ophthalmology practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

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“…Telemedicine has not come to completely replace in-person visits. Each form comes with its own advantages and disadvantages, and the perfect match of both routes (with and without face-to-face contacts) will likely improve medical care as a whole (28). Recently, teleconsultation has also proved very useful during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in Switzerland.…”

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One-Year Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure With Telemonitoring in Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Study Objective: Telemedicine (TM) for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treated patients may save health-care resources without compromising treatment effectiveness. We assessed the effect of TM (AirView Online System, ResMed) during the CPAP habituation phase on 3-month and 1-year treatment adherence and efficacy in patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Methods: At CPAP initiation, 120 patients diagnosed with OSA were randomized to either usual care (UC) or TM during the habituation phase (clinical registration: ISRCTN12865936). Both groups received a first face-to-face appointment with a sleep care giver at CPAP initiation. Within the following month, 2 other physical visits were scheduled in the UC group whereas two phone consultations were planned in the TM group, in which CPAP parameters were remotely adapted. Additional physical visits were programmed at the patient's request. Face-to-face consultations were scheduled at 3 and 12 months after CPAP initiation. The primary outcome was the mean CPAP daily use over the course of 12 months.Results: Twenty of 60 patients stopped CPAP therapy in the UC group vs. 14 of 60 in the TM group (p = 0.24). In per protocol analysis, mean [95% CI] daily CPAP use among 86 patients still using CPAP at 12 months was 279 [237; 321] min in the 38 patients on UC and 279 [247; 311] min in the 43 patients on TM, mean difference [95% CI]: 0 [−52; 52] min, P = 0.99. Total consultation time per patient was not different between groups, TM: 163 [147; 178] min, UC: 178 [159; 197] min, difference: −15 [−39; 9] min, p = 0.22.Conclusions: Telemedicine during the CPAP habituation phase did not alter daily CPAP use or treatment adherence and did not require more healthcare time. Telemedicine may support clinic attendance for CPAP titration.Clinical Trial Registration: [ISRCTN], identifier [ISRCTN12865936].

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“…They felt that the doctor-patient relationship would not suffer, and that video-based telemedicine would be accepted in the case of oncology patients receiving palliative care. [50][51][52] Wearable devices Telehealth…”

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Telehealth: Is It Only for the Rural Areas? A Review of Its Wider Use

Muzammil

2020

Telehealth and Medicine Today

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Telehealth (also known as telemedicine, digital medicine) is a relatively new concept in healthcare provision, which is perceived as a useful mode of managing patients at remote locations. As this technology evolves, the need arises to explore telehealth as part of holistic care. Much literature on telehealth is available but most are specialty-based or focus on one or two aspects of care provision. This article focuses on the four main building blocks of telehealth: perception by healthcare staff, perception by patients, quality of Internet and technology, and cost effectiveness based on 2 years of published literature.

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Telemedicine and the Doctor/Patient Relationship

Cited by 36 publications

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Ophthalmology practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ophthalmology practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

One-Year Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure With Telemonitoring in Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Telehealth: Is It Only for the Rural Areas? A Review of Its Wider Use

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