2023
DOI: 10.2196/46295
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An mHealth App (eSkinHealth) for Detecting and Managing Skin Diseases in Resource-Limited Settings: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

Rie R Yotsu,
Diabate Almamy,
Bamba Vagamon
et al.

Abstract: Background In sub-Saharan Africa, the disease burden from skin diseases, including skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs), is extremely high. These diseases often are overlooked due to limited access to health care stemming from, for example, remote geographical locations and a lack of experts. To address these gaps, we developed a mobile health app, eSkinHealth, which is a field-adapted platform to serve as a portable electronic patient chart and for teledermatology. … Show more

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“…Exploring the use of phone applications in rural-underserved communities was exemplified by Yotsu et.al [3]] by evaluating how teledermatology can diagnose skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTD). Over 3 months in rural Côte d'Ivoire, the investigators trained local practitioners and implemented an app-based EMR and teledermatology workflow.…”
Section: Original Manuscriptmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Exploring the use of phone applications in rural-underserved communities was exemplified by Yotsu et.al [3]] by evaluating how teledermatology can diagnose skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTD). Over 3 months in rural Côte d'Ivoire, the investigators trained local practitioners and implemented an app-based EMR and teledermatology workflow.…”
Section: Original Manuscriptmentioning
confidence: 99%