Digital future of dermatology

Glines, Katelyn R; Haidari, Wasim; Ramani, Leena T.; Akkurt, Zeynep Meltem; Feldman, Steven R.

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“…Many physicians in dermatology residency programs have expressed interest in having digital dermatology tools incorporated more into resident training. Smartphones can also be used to evaluate the efficacy of residency training programs [ 46 ]. For example, a dermoscopy curriculum referred to as Dermatology Early Melanoma Detection (DERM:EMD), was recently developed by 3 dermatologists in the US and incorporated into 8 dermatology residency programs.…”

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Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Ouellette

Rao

2022

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(1) Background: As smartphones have become more widely used, they have become an appealing tool for health-related functions. For dermatology alone, hundreds of applications (apps) are available to download for both patients and providers. (2) Methods: The Google Play Store and Apple App Store were searched from the United States using dermatology-related terms. Apps were categorized based on description, and the number of reviews, download cost, target audience, and use of AI were recorded. The top apps from each category by number of reviews were reported. Additionally, literature on the benefits and limitations of using smartphones for dermatology were reviewed. (3) Results: A total of 632 apps were included in the study: 395 (62.5%) were marketed towards patients, 203 (32.1%) towards providers, and 34 (5.4%) towards both; 265 (41.9%) were available only on the Google Play Store, 146 (23.1%) only on the Apple App Store, and 221 (35.0%) were available on both; and 595 (94.1%) were free to download and 37 (5.9%) had a cost to download, ranging from USD 0.99 to USD 349.99 (median USD 37.49). A total of 99 apps (15.7%) reported the use of artificial intelligence. (4) Conclusions: Although there are many benefits of using smartphones for dermatology, lack of regulation and high-quality evidence supporting the efficacy and accuracy of apps hinders their potential.

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Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Ouellette

Rao

2022

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“…The table illustrates how various authors performed numerous studies to evaluate the future of teledermatology, describing the type of study conducted, their objectives, population taken into consideration, and conclusions derived [19].…”

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“…Due to reduced wait times and lower expenses, teledermatology promotes patient satisfaction. Rural areas and underserved groups are more prone to receive a dermatologic assessment via teledermatology [19]. One can undertake teledermatology consultations utilizing real-time or store-and-forward technologies.…”

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“…The given figure describes how the clinical practice of dermatology will change in the future. It explains how patients with new skin diseases will reach a doctor via teledermatology appointment, a physical appointment with a dermatologist or a self-diagnosing app and, eventually, how the case will be resolved [19].…”

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Applications of Telemedicine in Dermatology

Sud¹,

Anjankar²

2022

Cureus

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Telemedicine is a technological tool that enhances well-being all around the globe. Practicing medicine or performing a clinical examination from a distance was a mere thought until this decade's pandemic hit the world. Telemedicine is practicing medicine sitting on one side of a globe and diagnosing and treating a different individual from the opposite part of the world. There is a long way to go for medical practitioners to execute an entire clinical examination analogous to an accurate clinical examination. Telemedicine is a supplement to a patient's total care, not a replacement for in-person doctor visits. Family doctors can easily access specialists using telemedicine, which enables them to monitor their patients closely. Numerous telemedicine systems, including store and forward, real-time and remote, or self-monitoring, are used worldwide for education, healthcare delivery and control, sickness screening, and disaster management. Even if telemedicine cannot solve every issue, it can significantly lessen the strain on the healthcare system. Nevertheless, investigations performed via telemedicine have started incorporating various medical instruments called telemedicine peripherals, including electronic stethoscopes, teleophthalmoscopes, and video-otoscopes. The prevailing disease around the globe of coronavirus has remarkably debilitated the medical infrastructure in providing diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and follow-ups. As a result, there is a significant change in the way of practicing medicine and managing patients. Telemedicine provides timely patient care and reduces the risk of exposure to various communicable diseases offered to medical practitioners. The development of imaging technologies has significantly impacted dermatology, a specialty that relies on visual signals. Reviewing dermatology's existing situation and potential digital future, in brief, is the goal of this study. This study provides brief information on telemedicine, its application and scope in dermatology, and how it can alter the healthcare system.

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“…Digital technology has transformed healthcare delivery ( 17 ), including dermatology ( 18 ). For example, both asynchronous and synchronous teledermatology is now widely embedded within dermatology service provision ( 18 ), yet the primary focus has been on the assessment, diagnoses, and monitoring of physical symptoms and treatments ( 18 , 19 ), with little to no consideration given to the psychological impact of that condition on the individual.…”

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A mixed methods systematic review of digital interventions to support the psychological health and well-being of people living with dermatological conditions

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BackgroundDermatological conditions can have a substantial impact on psychological as well as physical health yet dedicated face-to-face psychological support for patients is lacking. Thus, individuals may require additional support to self-manage dermatological conditions effectively. Digital technology can contribute to long-term condition management, but knowledge of the effectiveness of digital interventions addressing psychological (cognitive, emotional, and behavioural) aspects of dermatological conditions is limited.ObjectivesTo identify, determine the effectiveness, and explore people’s views and experiences of digital interventions supporting the psychological health of people with dermatological conditions.MethodsA mixed methods systematic review informed by JBI methodology. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO. Eight electronic databases were searched for papers written between January 2002 and October 2021. Data screening and extraction were conducted in Covidence. The methodological quality of studies were scrutinised against JBI critical appraisal tools. Intervention characteristics were captured using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklist and guide. Data were synthesised using a convergent segregated approach. The results were reported in a narrative summary.ResultsTwenty-three papers were identified from 4,883 references, including 15 randomised controlled trials. Nineteen interventions were condition-specific, 13 were delivered online, 16 involved an educational component, and 7 endorsed established, evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Improvements in knowledge, mood, quality of life, the therapeutic relationship, and reduced disease severity in the short to medium term, were reported, although there was substantial heterogeneity within the literature. Thirteen studies captured feedback from users, who considered various digital interventions as convenient and helpful for improving knowledge, emotion regulation, and personal control, but technical and individual barriers to use were reported. Use of established qualitative methodologies was limited and, in some cases, poorly reported.ConclusionSome web-based digital psychological interventions seem to be acceptable to people living with mainly psoriasis and eczema. Whilst some digital interventions benefitted cognitive and emotional factors, heterogeneity and inconsistencies in the literature meant definitive statements about their effectiveness could not be drawn. Interdisciplinary and patient-centred approaches to research are needed to develop and test quality digital interventions supporting the psychological health of adults living with common and rare dermatological conditions.Systematic review registration[https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=285435], identifier [CRD42021285435].

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Digital future of dermatology

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Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Applications of Telemedicine in Dermatology

A mixed methods systematic review of digital interventions to support the psychological health and well-being of people living with dermatological conditions

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