Optimizing Smartphones for Clinical Photography

Rubenzik, Marc; Wu, Wesley; Zelickson, Blake R.; Goldberg, Leonard Harry

doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000001116

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic has transitioned many dermatology practices towards providing the majority of care virtually, and even after clinics safely reopen, the integration of telehealth into dermatologic care will only continue to grow [11,12]. In addition, ongoing advances in guidelines and quality of teledermatology to a level comparable to in-person care further contribute to this expanding dermatologic digital shift [11,[13][14][15].…”

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Preferences Towards Electronically Exchanging Digital Images With Healthcare Providers Among US Adults

Wei¹,

Turner²,

Hennessy³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Background: The rapid expansion of telemedicine, including teledermatology, during the COVID-19 pandemic has required both providers and patients alike to adapt to this digital transition. However, patient attitudes towards electronically shared images with their providers are poorly understood. To address this gap, we assessed digital image sharing preferences and associated determinants in a nationally representative sample.Methods: We analyzed pooled data from the Health Information National Trends Survey 4, Cycle 3 and 4. Digital image sharing preferences were compared by patient characteristics and beliefs via chi-square at a significance level of p<0.05, using sampling and jackknife replicate weights to develop nationally representative sample estimates and account for the complex survey design. P-values were adjusted for multiple comparisons when appropriate.Results: Among 6437 adults, 53.5% reported reluctance in electronically shared images and videos with providers. Greater aversion was observed among adults aged 75 or above (70.9%), retired (67.3%), and those with lower education (65.1%), lower annual income (60.9%), limited English proficiency (63.3%), distrust in health information from doctors (75.4%), and fair or poor health (60.4%).Conclusion: Patient hesitancy towards digital image sharing may present challenges for teledermatology adoption. Greater efforts may be needed to address the age and socioeconomic digital divide, multilingual telemedicine tools, and patient-physician dynamics to ensure vulnerable groups receive needed teledermatologic care.

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Preferences Towards Electronically Exchanging Digital Images With Healthcare Providers Among US Adults

Wei¹,

Turner²,

Hennessy³

et al. 2021

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“…Education regarding appropriate consent and appropriate protection of images remains an important facet in the field of clinical photography and should include instruction on ethics, methods to optimize smartphone photography, and guidelines. 8,39,40 Although the ShareSmart application provides a secure option for most facets of clinical photography, 18% of surgeon respondents did not think its consent was sufficient for photograph publication. In the United Kingdom, 3 levels of consent for clinical photography exist, with publication being the highest.…”

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Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

Dumestre

Fraulin

2019

Plast Surg (Oakv)

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Background: To evaluate a smartphone application for clinical photography that prioritizes and facilitates patient security. Methods: Ethics was obtained to trial the application Sharesmart. Calgary plastic surgeons/residents used the application for clinical photography and communication. Surveys gauging the application usability, incorporated consent process, and photograph storage/sharing were then sent to surgeons and patients. Results: Over a 1-year trial period, 16 Calgary plastic surgeons and 24 residents used the application to photograph 84 patients. Half (56%) of the patients completed the survey. The majority of patients found the applications consent process acceptable (89%) and felt their photograph was secure (89%). Half (51%) of the surgeons/residents completed the survey and would use the application as is (67%) or with modifications (33%). The consent process was felt to be superior (73%) or equivalent (23%) to participant’s prior methods and was felt to resolve issues present with current photography practices of secure transmission and storage of photographs by 100% and 95% of respondents, respectively. Perceived limitations of the application included difficulties in use with poor cellphone service or Internet, decreased speed compared to current practices, the lack of a desktop platform, video capability, and ability to transmit the photograph directly to the patient’s medical record. Conclusions: A smartphone clinical photography application addresses the risks of patient confidentiality breach present with current photography methods; broad implementation should be considered.

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Optimizing Smartphones for Clinical Photography

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Preferences Towards Electronically Exchanging Digital Images With Healthcare Providers Among US Adults

Preferences Towards Electronically Exchanging Digital Images With Healthcare Providers Among US Adults

Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

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