“Evaluation of a Very Low-Cost and Simple Teleradiology Technique”

Khodaie, Mahdieh; Askari, Alireza; Bahaadinbeigy, Kambiz

doi:10.1007/s10278-014-9756-2

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“…Moreover, the use of teleophthalmology and modern information technology tools and protocols has been suggested [ 21 ]. Although several studies have been conducted regarding the application of telemedicine technology in the country [ 22 - 25 ], it was the first time that a teleophthalmology system was developed using the method of store-and-forward. It is expected that the eye care services and saving costs can be gained directly or indirectly by using the system.…”

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Teleophthalmology in Practice: Lessons Learned from a Pilot Project

Ayatollahi¹,

Nourani²,

Khodaveisi³

et al. 2017

TOMINFOJ

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Introduction:Ophthalmology is a medical specialty which may benefit from using telemedicine and teleophthalmology services. Such services are significantly important in the poor, remote, and impassable geographical areas, where there is no access to the ophthalmology services and ophthalmologists. This study aimed to design and implement a teleophthalmology system using the method of store-and-forward.Methods:The study was conducted in 2015 and consisted of two main phases. The first phase was based requirement analysis, and in the second phase, after designing the prototype, an initial usability testing was undertaken in a teaching hospital. The participants of the study were 10 optometrists and 10 ophthalmologists (cornea specialists). For each phase of the research, a questionnaire was used to collect data, and the collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results:In this study, users’ requirements were initially investigated. Then, the teleophthalmology system was designed based on the literature review and the results derived from the requirements’ analysis. Finally, usability testing showed that the users were relatively satisfied with the system.Conclusion:According to the results, it can be concluded that the teleophthalmology technology can be used in the country by optometrists and ophthalmologists to improve eye health care services and to prevent the prevalence of curable eye diseases.

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Teleophthalmology in Practice: Lessons Learned from a Pilot Project

Ayatollahi¹,

Nourani²,

Khodaveisi³

et al. 2017

TOMINFOJ

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“…Teledermatology is widely used for the purposes of treating skin conditions, due to its ability to meet the needs of a field reliant on visual information. 6 Some telemedicine and teledermatology studies reviewed showed good diagnostic concordance [7][8][9][10] and reductions in delay of treatment. 11 Individuals using SAF systems generally had positive perceptions such as confidence in using it, and positive opinions regarding quality of care, ability to improve communication, patient satisfaction and building up a repository of information.…”

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School-based telemedicine: Perceptions about a telemedicine model of care

Tye

Honey

Day

2020

Health Informatics J

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In New Zealand, a store-and-forward telemedicine programme is implemented in schools to address common health conditions. This study aimed to investigate perceptions of the non-clinical school staff involved on this telemedicine model of care. Interviews and analysis were framed by sociotechnical theory under constructs of identities, affiliations, interactions and environments. Findings show that telemedicine aligned with identities of staff as carers. Affiliations via close relationships with children and community support enabled the programme. Delivering telemedicine enhanced interactions with children. Environments related to practices and physical characteristics of the school were viewed as constrainers and enablers for delivery. School-based telemedicine delivered by school staff is perceived as an acceptable model of care. Benefits include empowerment, school cohesion and potential improvement in health literacy, with no major issues perceived. Telemedicine may be effective for treating common health conditions in school children, with potential for community members to be involved in health care.

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“…A review of the literature reveals that several specialized medical areas, including dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology, and nursing have benefitted from image transmission via mobile devices [1,2,[14][15][16][17]. It is also evident that mobile phone technology has been used to transmit digital images from neurosurgical patients to health professionals, resulting in informed decisions being made about patient transference to specialized facilities [18].…”

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Image quality in telehealth: challenges in developing countries

Chowdhury¹,

Hafeez‐Baig²,

Gururajan³

et al. 2019

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The purpose of this paper is to explore the underlying challenges in the telehealth environment in India and Pakistan that impede the delivery of high-quality images between a patient and health care professional. An exploratory study was conducted among healthcare professionals in India and Pakistan to assess their perceptions regarding image quality, which is used for the diagnosis and treatment. This cross-sectional qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals in both India and Pakistan. The interviews were analyzed using a thematic analysis, which revealed three major themes. These themes being: ICT infrastructure and connectivity, high-quality images were produced by trained technicians in an organized telemedicine set-up; and image quality can be degraded by multiple transmissions. Findings indicate that in both countries the main underlying challenge is the lack of consistency in the network infrastructure between urban, rural and remote areas. Additionally, training patients to use hand-held devices to take high-quality images future could hold the key to improving the reliability and consequently the quality of images transmitted between patients and health care professionals.

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“Evaluation of a Very Low-Cost and Simple Teleradiology Technique”

Cited by 13 publications

References 17 publications

Teleophthalmology in Practice: Lessons Learned from a Pilot Project

Teleophthalmology in Practice: Lessons Learned from a Pilot Project

School-based telemedicine: Perceptions about a telemedicine model of care

Image quality in telehealth: challenges in developing countries

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